Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Rolen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tailor. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this southern man dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. He has moderate length silver hair. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 360 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: 4'5" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his red hair down. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. After months of barely getting by, Thradal managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 40 gp. Carnelian (70 gp).