Description: This malnourished woman wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Mantus was born the youngest of three triplets. After coming to the age of reason, Mantus took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is content; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His crest is bronze and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears green painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His purple hair is still thick. He has black eyes and a green hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.