Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is silver and curly. She has white eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Manea is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Manea learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Berrian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Berrian hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his long blue crest kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 3'3" northern woman, she wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her blonde hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Tana was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Shamil began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Sekhmet took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor she uses now. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'0". He wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.