Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Ahlyssa 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. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and white pants. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and red tie. Her brown hair is lengthy. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp.