Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ella will drive conversation. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a Scribe, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ella 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 feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male tends to wear a large brown jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has blonde hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Peter was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has white hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Charles was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles 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 his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 pp.