Description: An older woman who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 Dyer. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Dyer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Sard (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lûgdash grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Susannah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp. Hematite (5 gp).

Description: Standing 3'8", this man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Kipper was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kipper decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 320 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Lavinia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.