Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Vicky is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Seamstress, but she got bored and became a Courier. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

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

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a blue vest and prefers black and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tourmaline (40 gp).