Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blue crest. She has red eyes.

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. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She worked as a nervous Baker and found it very stressful. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She tends to wear a large violet jacket. She carries with her a set of warhammers, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is an amazing painter.

History: Rohesia was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears a white vest and prefers tan and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she usually wears her green robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. Her rusty crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Thava was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her green crest down. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Dilettante but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He very much looks the part of a Stableman. His hair is blonde and very short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Qualen was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Slave Trader hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Nuraval alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

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. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 130 gp.