Description: He stands about 4'0" and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Vondal has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting orcs, the young Eran began to lead the lost caravan. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Furrele is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Furrele lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Shipwright, but she got bored and became a Doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Family, Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Unemployed but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.