Description: This late middle aged woman wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case and is in decent physical shape. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Avelina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand her business

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Justin will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (5 gp).