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 shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Nalaed's homeland. Nalaed decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nalaed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Horhog lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this southern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has taken up work as a Spice Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 150 gp. Onyx (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Jane has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and tiefling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Vonbin was born the youngest of three triplets. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Superior lock.