Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Avelina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Joan's homeland. Joan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 sp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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: Money/treasure; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north to a Priest, Justin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Sculptor, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sculptor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and an old rival family wants him found

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp.