Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Merla was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Priest. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is still thick. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Oppleby took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp. Malachite (15 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She usually wears her violet robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and sickles. She has red hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mara 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 Mara. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and 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, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Elysande's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. When Elysande reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mindartis grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is bronze and curly. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Ruler. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Hirrathak was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Hirrathak's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50 gp.