Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. With bright chestnut hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports a flattop fur cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Drogo was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. 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. After a long history of fighting, Althaea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a large pastel jacket. His fur is beige and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Tricking took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).