Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She sports black long hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Mara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Zaffrab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by his family; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Coral (140 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'3" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She wears her auburn hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rosamund was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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: Wants her loneliness to end; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kilvar studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kilvar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cecily is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Salanop alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white crest is knotted and matted. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.