Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Shax wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 16th 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Zykroff abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp. Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a Spy, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her grey robe and has her glaive always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Helja was taken on many hunting expeditions. When Helja reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 sp.