Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she usually wears her green robe and has her club always slung over her shoulder. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Srorthen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blue crest is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Burana 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. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 290 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 gp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Dyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the north. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).