Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Nalaed is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Knight they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. He wears his golden hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Adam was born with his father's beautiful face. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Vola lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 2 Antitoxin. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and likes to wear black tank tops with blue pants. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Vadania was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 270 pp. Obsidian (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished morningstar as well. He has no hair. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: This woman wears a pastel shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered grey hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Cook born in the past three hundred years. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to reunite with her absent father

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Maiathah was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.