Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished hammer as well. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Egelina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Egelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heward hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.