Description: This eastern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Avice was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Gardener. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

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

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has moderate length silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bookbinder. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Herleva was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bricklayer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Bookbinder, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He wears his silver hair down. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Server. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp.