Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Avice hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She worked as a nervous Baker and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and black tie. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Richard grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Richard took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. 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 meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, red cloak. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Alice is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp.