Description: This tall, slender woman wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered lance and tarnished sword as well. His hair is brown and curly. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Astar was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Virra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has worked as a Fletcher like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished shortbow as well. His hair is brown and curly. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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. Orryn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. 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: She wants revenge against giants; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her crest is brass and very short. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. After coming to the age of reason, Pyxrin took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her head has been shaved. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and doesn't want to be a carter and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Hadwisa was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Stylist. 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. Hadwisa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bethrynna studied abroad. Her first spouse was a Gardener, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.