Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her silver crest in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gesrethe was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Bellfounder. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 70 gp. Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull red iron scale mail. Her blue crest is knotted and matted. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Hunter mother left her crippled. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and clubs. She has slicked back white hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Being a Layabout kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp.