Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She has silver hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanchu studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is lengthy. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This man wears just a tan suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alvyn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 3'10" and muscular, this northern woman wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her crest is rusty, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a simple tan robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 6'3" southern woman, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her blue crest is heavily combed to the left. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a fisher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 sp.