Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. During her travels, Mara and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mara discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mara fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This woman wears dull violet sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: She stands about 4'8" and wears a simple tan robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Banker. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Malquis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who usually wears his pastel robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1700 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her silver hair up. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and green tie. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She bought a falchion and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 50 gp.