Description: She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Giselle lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Rimmon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Efferil was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 gp. Carnelian (40 gp).