Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her silver hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Beggar. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Valida was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Valida's homeland. Valida decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has dyed her greying rusty crest a little too much giving a sharp rusty color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Hethress was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Cairn 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... He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has shaved her head bald. 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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Therlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Detective business.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a tanner again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is red and curly. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

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. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Malquis grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Zook's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Zook was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Barber arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Tarhun was born the youngest of three triplets. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Tarhun was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 gp.