Description: 4'1" and muscular, this northern woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a Bather, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Diesa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Diesa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. She has black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Ielenia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ielenia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Enialis was taken on many hunting expeditions. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 340 gp.