Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Nella 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 takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Nella was born with her mother's beautiful face. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The war was a terrible time for her, and Gillyd does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 4'1", this woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Architect first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kody will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kody does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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 Kody reached his early adolescence his Human 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is still thick. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jet (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.