Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 bronze crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Akra was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Akra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the west to a Farmer, Fax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Sard (40 gp).

Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case, and carries ceremonial daggers. He wears his dark red hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Cressel was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Cressel decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'0" eastern woman, she dresses like a well dressed Navigator does. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Fisher, but she got bored and became a Navigator. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She wears a tan shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'4" when asserting herself. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ellyjoybell abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 cp. Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Burgell speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Rangrim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 140 gp. Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a large green jacket. Her green crest is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She got into the Seamstress business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Healer, but she got bored and became a Seamstress. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.