Description: An older woman who wears a red coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her tied-back hair is red. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely green suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His crest is short and copper. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She carries with her a set of swords on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Chaedi was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Crown-heir. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her red crest well, parting it to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tattered old clothes. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Stannor has worked very hard to control his curse. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Arannis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He takes great joy in being the best Weaver in town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a Weaver soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (30 gp).