Description: She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with violet slacks. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Antinua took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A 2'10" eastern woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Anne was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She struck the Bookbinder job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. When Thradal reached his early adolescence his Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Ernest is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Traulam will drive conversation. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Performer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and carries hand crossbows. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished sai as well. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Miller. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her chestnut hair down. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 sp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'3" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Frug is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 90 gp.