Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a white shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and black pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the north. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'2" when asserting herself. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Nyx is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nyx studied abroad. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Lance was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Silvo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Silvo was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1700 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and green tie. She wears her brown hair down. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson red hat.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.