Description: A 5'3" western man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Rael was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy silver hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 120 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Weaver arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 50000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and green handkerchief worn on her right side. She has slicked back silver hair. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. Being a Layabout kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She has done her best to style her black crest to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Blendaeth hails from a village terrorized by drow. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 pp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.