Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. Her black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Burana was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Burana's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His hair is chestnut and very short. His black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Marbas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her blue hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Bune lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has moderate length brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Abalaba was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 cp. White pearl (160 gp). 3 Holy water.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a grey shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. 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: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Malquis took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.