Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is brown and curly. 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 a Layabout first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Layabout but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Joan was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A freak accident while working with his Brewer mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin 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. 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: She feels kind of lost in life; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She has red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aline grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.