Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her white hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gillyd will drive conversation. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 360 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are gray 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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. Her red fur is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: Right-Handed speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Shane would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp).