Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sai. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Althaea was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with her Body Guard father left her crippled. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries clubs. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Wella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jade (130 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has wavy brown hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a red feather.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 gp. Jade (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She is physically well-built. Her cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her father struggled to pay the bills. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has done her best to style her white fur to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: Seeks redemption; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.