Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

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. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. After coming to the age of reason, Nija took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Skirt wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Skirt is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her crest, while still mostly gold, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Saphara was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Fletcher. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Yvonne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older woman who wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her gold crest down. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Being a Bounty Hunter 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: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She keeps her gold crest in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's in love

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. 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 a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp.