Description: This tall, slender man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tethren was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 110 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and carries longswords. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Barkeep but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maegan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is typically in her Performer uniform. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Gillyd would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. 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's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He has no fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 on a small isolated farm. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This woman tends to wear a large black jacket. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sorath was born the youngest of three triplets. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).