Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Elysande was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear flannel. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying west to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest is green and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Being a Cook kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp).

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She has slicked back silver hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Riswynn embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Engraver. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2700 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the south. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Furrele and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her white hair is still thick. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Tervaround is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Tiefling compassion; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Through the years after Gennal was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Gennal's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Elysande was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).