Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a Tanner first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" southern woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Melissa embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. 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 Shepherd. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bolhild will drive conversation. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a black costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful, Insane. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She wears a fancy white dress. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is white and curly. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Euphemia was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She likes to wear red tank tops with white skirt. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gifted student she started as a Doctor, but she got bored and became a Jeweler. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 cp.