Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Joan grew up listening to her father's many stories. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'0" northern woman, she wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Eleanor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a pastel shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. Her hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Avelina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Miller they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Fisher, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).