Description: This dark-skinned female wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Therlin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Therlin took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Jade (150 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Being a Cartwright 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished greataxe as well. Her tied-back hair is red. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Vani was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Vani and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Malachite (4 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Bulzo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, PTSD. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 sp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. She has chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Emeny was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, brown shirt, and violet tie. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Hirrathak was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hirrathak's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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. Wymar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 150 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Melissa is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

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