Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Helen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Mary enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mary was born the youngest of three triplets. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Mary took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor she uses now. 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: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.