Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple yellow robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has wavy silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Katherine was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

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

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Nákra was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her longsword always slung over her shoulder. She carries a battered club and tarnished longsword as well. Her silver hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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. Dalaba 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 23000 cp. Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her bronze crest is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Gilkass learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gilkass alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gilkass was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her blonde hair is cut short. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 has developed a complete distrust of the Crown-heir profession.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. His hair is short and silver. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Soapmaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Brottor hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Brottor was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears just a grey suit. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her crest is copper, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Farideh liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and regain custody of her son

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 210 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.