Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is short and golden. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an entirely black suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His scarlet crest is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Rathkran was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Adventurer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp. Hematite (7 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her green crest is knotted and matted. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.