Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His fur is gray and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has no crest. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Norkruuth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Jillian wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... To her fellows she 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: She was born in the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baern will drive conversation. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Baern grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.