Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and bastard swords. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt. She has slicked back brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries with her a set of falchions, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Tourmaline (150 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).