Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Merchant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

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

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the west. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Zircon (60 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her fur is white and curly. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her small pastel hat.

Personality: Shadow wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Map Maker, Elysande learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. 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; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She has the majority of her body covered in plate, marred by sweets. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Assassin. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length scarlet crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jane grew up listening to her father's many stories. She 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his golden hair up. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Sark is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sark was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Depressed, Antagonistic. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. With bright chestnut hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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. After a long history of fighting, Lidda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 290 gp.