Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She wears her red hair down. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her red crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Arava wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Barbarian, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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: She's in love; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. She has copper eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Server, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Left-Handed grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Onyx (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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. Damien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1800 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.