Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

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

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 sp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She sports golden long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Egelina will drive conversation. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.