Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and she perpetually has her lance ready. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 230 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scythes and hammers. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gerbo was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 180 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with tan slacks. Her hair is white and curly. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Ella wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ella grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears green trousers with tan and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has no crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear white tank tops with brown skirt. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her white crest is lengthy. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jezean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).