Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large yellow jacket. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beatrice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp. Azurite (15 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Trey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries maces. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Robert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Joan is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Joan learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She tends to her Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.