Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her purple hair up. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a Mercenary first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1800 sp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: An older woman who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: Wants a kiss; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has moderate length black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has worked as a Interpreter like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Findex was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Being a Marshal kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His hair is black and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length golden hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Pog's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A true patriot, Vicky would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Vicky hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vicky was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His fur is short and red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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 prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She has blue hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Smokesticks.