Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mella has worked very hard to control her curse. 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. Mella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. Her crest is short and copper. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and carries swords. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her purple hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. Jet (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears blue trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a Cartwright, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 sp. Peridot (30 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, brown shirt, and red tie. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her black eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Verin is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Verin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length white fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears just a black suit. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barber who has hired him part-time. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp.