Description: A 3'0" southern woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kerkad grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kerkad. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Kerkad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest is copper and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Aasathra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Disease, Racist. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She stands about 2'11" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Eran hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 sp.