Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She has slicked back red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Griselda was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Mary was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. 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: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).