Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Mortician but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Althaea was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gimûb studied abroad. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. He has moderate length brown hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 sp. Eye agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jet (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears long strands of amethyst and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.