Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top violet hat.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Joan never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 spear and tarnished club as well. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Randal is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Randal hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Randal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Randal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 260 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. Her brass crest is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Scribe who has hired her part-time. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir mother left her crippled. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 gp. Coral (160 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female likes to wear black tank tops with blue skirt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her red hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barber who has hired her part-time. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Hunter; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of a Architect, who enjoyed hunting, Travok was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Red garnet (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. 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 has a hunchback. His silver hair is cut short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Reirak managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Windy was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spy. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in an above average manner. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Creega lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Bookbinder, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 sp.