Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nelkin was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Maynild lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Maynild abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: To unite with her sister; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Nedda never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. With bright white hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

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. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane, PTSD. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Torinn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a soapmaker again

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

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