Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Adran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carter.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 140 gp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cressel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. After a long history of fighting, Cressel and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. 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: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His fur is yellow and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Hematite (8 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and carries quarterstaffs. She wears her black hair up. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 15. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Enna took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp).

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a yellow mid length shorts with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Manfred learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Dagnal's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Dagnal was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.