Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Meriele was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her brown hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Geva was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Kellen reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has worked as a Scribe like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tattered old clothes. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ishte will drive conversation. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He usually wears his blue robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder, marred by beers. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Nutae 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Scribe like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. With wild golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Shanairla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Shanairla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 60 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Torinn 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 giants. Torinn was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.