Description: An older woman who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in a small plains village. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. After a long history of fighting, Vani and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. She wears her silver hair down. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eleanor hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Hubert hails from a village terrorized by drow. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 140 gp.