Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. With wild chestnut hair. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries swords. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Yvonne embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south to a Barkeep, Yvonne learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Hugh never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Frederick is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Frederick liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp).