Description: A 5'10" northern woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is brown and very short. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Courier mother left him crippled. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: This woman wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Corkitron speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the south. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has wavy black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Fletcher kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears professional attire. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in a small island village. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and balancing her hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.