Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Althaea is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Helgret was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spy for the past few years.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman wears a green vest and prefers grey and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her crest is scarlet and curly. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Nicor is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, Disease, Racist. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has styled his cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 13000 sp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a long, red cloak. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Stylist. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ortegar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Vondal's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Through the years after Vondal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vondal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished whip as well. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has a crush on the local herbalist

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 140 gp.