Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Ella lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Cory speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Cory took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.