Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she usually wears her black robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. Her white hair is well kept. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Ekk was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ekk's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears an entirely violet suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.