Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: Meriele speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 60 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blue crest is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 cp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown 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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 60 gp.