Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Aust was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Adran was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her fur is white and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Shifting 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: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shifting was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 180 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. 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: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 sp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born in the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She tends to her Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Jeweler responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ida abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her lance. Her green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 4 Acid flasks.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports a flattop hair cut. 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 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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Sage business at a young age. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a yellow shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Ella hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

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

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.