Description: This late middle aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 sp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her purple hair is singed and shortened. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ronobe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Ronobe abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (160 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She takes great joy in being the best Mercenary in town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Quelenna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the south. Tethren was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Slave Trader. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).