Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her purple hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island 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 island due to the painful memories there. Markosian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Torinn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helja grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 sp. Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and brown. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Lavinia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: A 3'10" southern woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her golden hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Helgret learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. 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 auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 Shoemaker. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1600 sp. Sard (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a black scarf. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a adventurer again

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. She has a hunchback. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Helen was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 50 gp.