Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Ahrim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He's also a talented Actor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shipwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 280 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. To his fellows he 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: Fallond was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 47000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a falchion and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 cp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.