Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has shaved her head bald. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While she appears to be a normal Elf, 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. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the north. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this eastern woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Hoglik was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a Seamstress first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Unvera grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She tends to her Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 48000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. Her fur is white and curly. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Mercenary, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.