Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Crown-heir profession.

History: A child with a great deal of painting 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 Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has worked as a Body Guard like her father before her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With wild blonde hair. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his red hair up. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the south to a Farmer, Ur-Dag learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vapula does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vapula was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Ahinar was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 sp.