Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her white crest is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Sora 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. Sora 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her blonde hair up. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Nagrette was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Adran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears a fancy tan dress. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Being a Barkeep kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and she perpetually has her monstrous two handed axe ready. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Tagga lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tagga was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Pink pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting brigands, the young Gurdis began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Gurdis was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 30 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and carries swords. His hair is silver and curly. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Ar-Karo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Ar-Karo liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ar-Karo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.