Description: 4'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 sp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is well kept. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Jillian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With wild black hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Bella took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and many drow want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).