Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she usually wears her brown robe and has her quarterstaff always slung over her shoulder. Her orange fur is still thick. This yellow eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Shifting was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 130 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her tied-back hair is white. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a Healer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Kelter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is well kept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Geva's homeland. Geva decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has moderate length purple hair. She has black eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants, marred by chocolates. He has moderate length auburn hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Zircon (80 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 14. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: She got into the Miner business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Detective, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and blue tie. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Maegan was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Maegan decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Mercenary kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).