Description: A 2'8" northern woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Barber. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. 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 speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jet (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amber (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Arha is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family After coming to the age of reason, Arha took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 pp.