Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Helja was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp. Jade (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 5'9" southern man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Khrosh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Khrosh abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Jezebeth was born with her father's beautiful face. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is still thick. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his morningstar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Fargas was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her golden hair down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His cinnamon fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are yellow.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).