Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aline grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Beggar and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished hammer as well. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'5" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are green.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. Being a Bellfounder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.