Description: This late middle aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Vaina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and doesn't want to be a servant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Rose (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He usually wears his black robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 Half-Orc in existence. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gruk grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Gruk took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has achieved small success as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is white and very short. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp.