Description: Standing 5'7", this woman tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When Mara reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: This northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. 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: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Painter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Gynk took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor she uses now. She bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Roondar took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fancy black suit. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Quarethon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Quarethon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Flask learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 110 gp.