Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ilanis grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has silver hair. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Helja was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alain studied abroad. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Gardener. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Sculptor, Diesa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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. She has worked as a Sculptor like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Stableman, but she got bored and became a Shoemaker. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 260 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His hair is black and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This western woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her copper crest is heavily combed to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His fur is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 cp.