Description: He stands about 4'0" and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Vondal has worked very hard to control his curse. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting orcs, the young Eran began to lead the lost caravan. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver crest is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Furrele grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Furrele. 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: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Unemployed but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Passionate, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is white and very short. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Maagog grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her long black crest kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sculptor profession.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Sculptor, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Stableman job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished bow as well. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 in the west his family was never financially stable. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.