Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Traulam was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shepherd. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. She keeps her purple hair in a pixie cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. She found a children's book about a Tiefling 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 now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. Her hair is white and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey vest and prefers tan and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shepherd but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 sp. Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'11". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Korag will drive conversation. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Korag and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Wrenn 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 Wrenn. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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

History: She got into the Fortune-teller 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 Fortune-teller. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1500 sp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Antitoxin. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Smokesticks.