Description: This woman wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. She has slicked back auburn hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Mara was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Cecily learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cecily fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her mother before her.

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

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maynild fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dain will drive conversation. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.