Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired her part-time. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

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

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a very tight haircut. 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 is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Torgga grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Torgga. Being a Butcher 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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 west. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 cp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Tûkâ does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tûkâ grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This light-skinned female dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a pastel shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants. Her gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Quick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Everburning torch.