Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. 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 whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy silver hair. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Vanchu was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Veloptima was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp.