Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

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. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are white and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. Her crest is blue and curly. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Aasathra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has moderate length black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Aym was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Reeza will drive conversation. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Ghash alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.