Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her silver hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Portia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Portia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Vanuath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vanuath studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Navigator. He tends to his Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Navigator and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This eastern man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Frug never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is still thick. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this southern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired her part-time. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the south to a Stableman, Menny learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. She carries a battered mace and tarnished sai as well. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad yellow hat.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 25. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: She got into the Barkeep business at a young age. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of daggers on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her fur is yellow and curly. Her eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Laborer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Cartwright, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Lewis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 140 gp. Citrine (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.