Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Jade (40 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This man wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is still thick. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He became a Locksmith soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. His white hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Dustin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.