Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His green crest is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Baradad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her rusty crest is heavily combed to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Meriele 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. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

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. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She tends to her Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Holy water. 3 Antitoxin. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a hunchback. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. With bright blonde hair. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Siffress fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 31000 sp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Elizabeth grew up listening to her father's many stories. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 60 gp.