Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Valida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Vezera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She wears her chestnut hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large violet jacket. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Lewis was born with his mother's beautiful face. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His scarlet crest is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". He usually wears his red robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy green crest. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a hunchback. His green crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder. She has wavy brown hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.