Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Elysande was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Elysande liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elysande fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Theodoric was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Stableman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his halberd with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Anne was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 pp.