Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired her part-time. Hadwisa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Armorer. She struck the Armorer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ahlyssa embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Ahlyssa hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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 brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).