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 well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has no hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Eida has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has dyed her greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak, and carries quarterstaffs. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Bethrynna was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Bethrynna took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Bethrynna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Holy water.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Knight. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Knight like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Tawar 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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His black crest is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer 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: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10 pp. White pearl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.