Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a Banker, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Avelina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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. Avelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. His silver hair is still thick. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Broce was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Broce's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Emerald (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'4" and has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Nalral enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Stableman father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she tends to wear a large black jacket. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Gomory hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Obsidian (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Elysande lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull violet iron scale mail. Her bronze crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Antitoxin.