Description: 5'8" and muscular, this northern woman wears a black vest and prefers brown and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 sp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Through the years after Agnes was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Agnes's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Beatrice was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Shepherd, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She has wavy black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears yellow trousers with black and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, black cloak. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thrak grew up listening to his father's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Miner. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).