Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. A true patriot, Valida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Valida took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Military, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has a crush on the local jeweler

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She receives visions of the future at random moments

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. Driindar was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Brewer. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is brown and very short. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Vola is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has white hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has a crush on the local guard

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Seamstress. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Seamstress business at a young age. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Iados was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair is knotted and matted. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bather arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.