Description: A 5'11" northern woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and doesn't want to be a junk dealer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family, In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Galinndan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is blue and curly. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has a crush on the local miller

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 180 gp.

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).