Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has wavy red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. After coming to the age of reason, Heian took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Hethress was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Greedy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Jade (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a simple blue robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has shaved her head bald. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her crest is short and green. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. Her first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe, 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. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. His brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Shifting and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Shifting discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Shifting fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Sellsword uniform, and is pretty ugly. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Bather, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sellsword for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new sellsword responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and brown tie. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Theren was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Golden pearl (140 gp).