Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and is pretty ugly. With wild brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Nella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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. When Nella reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 gp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'5" when asserting herself. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Zanna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 sp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born into a rich family. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. His crest is black and curly. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kiirith studied abroad. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bookbinder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She very much looks the part of a Layabout. She has no hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has worked as a Layabout like her father before her.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Coral (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp.