Description: An older woman who wears tattered old clothes, she is not a threatening figure. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 370 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and she perpetually has her greatsword ready. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are black.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kallista studied abroad. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Kallista and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd mother left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy grey pantaloons and a white scarf. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gomory lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gomory was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 120 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and quarterstaffs. She wears her red fur up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Kite lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Weaver, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 sp. Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gilbert embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. After a long history of fighting, Gilbert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flame grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears just a grey suit. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.