Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Joan was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 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 tan trousers with blue and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Everard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He tends to his Spy job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears blue trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is cut short. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Oriel wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Family, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 700 gp.