Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Andraste grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his father's many stories. Heian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses like a well dressed Fisher does. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Performer again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and balancing his hectic life and new masseuse responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears black trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has bronze crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Direcris has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

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. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Astar was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Courier. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Vicky 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... The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 330 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: This western man prefers to wear flannel. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Stylist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 220 gp.