Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a hunchback. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ermina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is still thick. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries a battered mace and tarnished sickle as well. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a greatsword on her belt. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.