Description: She is lean but muscular and wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, marred by sweets. She has wavy chestnut hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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 doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 sp. White pearl (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Navigator. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Rinn was born with her father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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 is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vani was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a white coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Târz's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the north to a Healer, Târz learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Healer. He has worked as a Healer like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 sp.