Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears long strands of topaz and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. 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 was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Menny lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with her Spice Merchant mother left her crippled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a blue collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Lamlis 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lamlis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Medrash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.