Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is still thick. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Hugolina hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Hugolina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her black hair down. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ea grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 cp. Jet (50 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his auburn hair down. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Nim is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. She has moderate length brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Anastrianna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Katherine enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Hunter for hire.

Motivation: She's in love; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 70 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. The war was a terrible time for her, and Veloptima does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Veloptima studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is content

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Engong isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her childhood dream was to be a Cook, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.