Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shoemaker business.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nora has worked very hard to control her curse. 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: Wants to work out more often; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 6'1" and is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She has white hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 12th 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 since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a fancy white dress. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a great chef.

History: Portia was born with her father's beautiful face. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Astar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Astar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Greeba is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Being a Bather kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her copper crest is braided into rings. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 31. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.