Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tiaathque fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he dresses like a well dressed Cartwright does. His black fur is still thick. This yellow eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Cask alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He struck the Cartwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tattered old clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Frouse was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tanner. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is a Interpreter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and expand her business

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has red crest. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Merchant like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 sp. Hematite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.