Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mardred embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Mardred was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Mardred's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished club as well. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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. Adelard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished warhammer as well. Her fur is gray and curly. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Beast was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: He wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His brown hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Fenriz isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Fenriz hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and sais. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Howard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Howard. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Baker profession.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Detective like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is an amazing painter.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her silver hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20000 cp.