Description: This malnourished woman wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Raiann is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Raiann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She is baby faced.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying west to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Nalaed was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down. His beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Odo was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many drow want him driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 270 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His gold crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

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 white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kansif was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She likes to wear white tank tops with black skirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A true patriot, Callie would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Callie was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Callie's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Callie and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Nelkin was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.