Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mastema studied abroad. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Melissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and black tie. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Salasar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is short and blonde. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a Carpenter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Emeny would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Emeny lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Glassblower, but she got bored and became a Carpenter. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries with her a set of rapiers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age her father died while driving off some goblins. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in rapier use. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).