Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is still thick. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Claira lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Puyet will drive conversation. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Puyet grew up listening to her father's many stories. Puyet 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. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has wavy red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Xappan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries with her a set of daggers, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Debt, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. After coming to the age of reason, Cory took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has dyed her greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Cask was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 gp.