Description: Standing 6'8", this woman wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her bronze crest is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Daar learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. She sports black long hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Vadania is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Roland alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a large white jacket. He has wavy golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Skoth was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 240 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).