Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. 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: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born into a rich family. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Lone was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lone's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman wears a fancy brown dress. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy white hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Bounty Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries shortspears. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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: She is a Hag in disguise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Moss agate (9 gp).