Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She likes to wear tan tank tops with green skirt. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Melissa has worked very hard to control her curse. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 sp. Amber (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).