Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered bow and tarnished flail as well. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gurdis grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This woman wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Doctor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Body Guard, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Painter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a blue shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is long and unkept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 39000 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His crest is gold and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fisher. He has achieved small success as a Fisher.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 pp.