Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Qualen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She bought a flail and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Lilli hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Lilli alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 gp. Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is physically well-built. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Dadalan was born with his mother's beautiful face. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Herbalist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses like a well dressed Sellsword does. He has shaved his head bald. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Rolf was born with his father's beautiful face. Through the years after Rolf was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rolf's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her black hair is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: Yvonne hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has worked as a Barber like her mother before her.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.