Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the west to a Barber, Emma learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she dresses like a well dressed Healer does. Her crest is black and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Harann is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand her business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. With wild golden hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emma grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Obsidian (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear white tank tops with brown pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. Her fur is short and brown. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Aura hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. She wears a colorful flower in her beige fur. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Spear took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Guard does. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His red crest is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).