Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is typically in her Banker uniform. She has red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. After coming to the age of reason, Mella 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His crest is black and curly. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Whurdred learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Junk Dealer like her mother before her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to be a brewer again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 48000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished lance as well. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Purban lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 370 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely violet suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Shava 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Rolen took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Family, Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 pp.