Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black crest is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1200 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Elysande wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is cut short. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was taken from her home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Myathethil and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Mamnen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Barrister job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings, and is pretty ugly. She has brown hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Dilettante. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shamil was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dilettante.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Coral (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.