Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has auburn hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Maynild grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maynild fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting orcs, the young Isabella began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has wavy red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She got into the Cook business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Clerebold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.