Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a hunchback. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Heather hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Coral (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and shortspears. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Spy 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: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is braided into rings. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anthony grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Anthony was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. With wild blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Heather was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jasper (50 gp).