Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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. Nala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a pastel tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length blonde hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt, and is pretty ugly. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His crest is short and silver. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, green cloak. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.