Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by teas. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age her father died while driving off some dire rats. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in bow use. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ralf is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Anthony speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 90 pp.