Description: A 5'2" western woman, she is typically in her Bowyer uniform. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Banker, who enjoyed hunting, Hadwisa was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

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

Description: She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and sickles. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Meriele would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear white tank tops with tan pants. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, he is not a threatening figure. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bricklayer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Revenge; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

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

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. A true patriot, Erdan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Erdan's homeland. Erdan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Jet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.