Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Portia 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a greataxe on her belt. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mialee fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Mehen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears a colorful flower in her purple hair. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ishte studied abroad. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A true patriot, Percival would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Percival was taken on many hunting expeditions. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has done her best to style her gold crest to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a Weaver first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Banker, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: To be a Banker again; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Unemployed business.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Hunter took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 60 gp.