Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'10". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Thodris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with her Butcher father left her crippled. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Zook was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her purple hair is long and unkept. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Poor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He wears his auburn hair up. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Einkil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ishte grew up listening to her father's many stories. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2200 sp. Red garnet (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and longswords. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balifra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Balifra was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Balifra decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.