Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her hair is blue and very short. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Astaro was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Astaro's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He struck the Marshal job and began his own company from there.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 cp.

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. She has a very tight haircut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gynk was born with her mother's beautiful face. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and dragonborn compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Sard (60 gp).

Description: She wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has silver eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Gifted from a young age, Prosperine studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a greataxe on her belt. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Rosamund enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rosamund fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Dee 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 can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His hair is golden and curly. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Dworic has worked very hard to control his curse. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: Standing 3'3", this woman wears blue trousers with black and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. 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 to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Through the years after Luthra was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Luthra's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Luthra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp. Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a club on her belt. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports black long hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the west. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 120 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp).