Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Mardred hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Mardred was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mardred's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. Her copper crest is lengthy. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Beggar. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 cp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned 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. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Anne speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

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 father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Anne was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and doesn't want to be a tailor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nalaed embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Xappan has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).