Description: A 4'1" eastern woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oriff was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Oriff was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Gardener. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 190 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He wears his auburn hair up. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 sp. Onyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Abalaba grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, and she perpetually has her ceremonial dagger ready. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has chestnut hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2200 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Coral (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Efferil was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.