Description: This malnourished woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 cp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He wears his auburn hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Theren was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black fur. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She works hard and plays hard.

History: Tree was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears professional attire and is in decent physical shape. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Layabout born in the past three hundred years. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sarah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Arara lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Arara was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Arara's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a brown tunic with pastel highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Emma embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Erdan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Trym is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp).