Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Philomena's homeland. Philomena decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Cockaby lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Laucian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Laucian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Laucian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Laucian decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Family, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 120000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear green tank tops with violet pants. His green crest is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp).