Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she very much looks the part of a Miner. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Shamil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears green trousers with yellow and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Ea was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is typically in his Server uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Wiggan was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Wella grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Wella. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Isabella is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She has no hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Emma isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Emma was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Dilettante. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp. Azurite (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 250 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Azurite (9 gp).