Description: 6'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears baggy green pantaloons and a yellow scarf. Her crest is brass, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Hillanot and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: An older woman who is dressed in an above average manner, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Liftrasa's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: Standing 3'3", this woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Nissa lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Uthemar was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is brown and curly. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kasdeya was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This man wears a violet coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Ahvain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His fur is yellow and curly. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Amber (40 gp).