Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her black hair is wavy and long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ellyjoybell is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ellyjoybell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was a Body Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Being a Mayor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Ruler mother left him crippled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She carries with her a set of greatswords on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With wild red hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Performer father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dûgza studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her youth she was a Stableman, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Now she works as a poetry tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in a small island village. Robbie 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 has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Zircon (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Half-Plate.