Description: This woman is very fat, and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His fur is cut close to his head. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Leaf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Verin was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 sp.