Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her auburn hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Shautha was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shautha was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shautha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Doctor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Golden pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears skinny pants and wears a violet and tan robe with the hood down. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dreali isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with her Courier mother left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.