Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her scythe. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Mardred was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears long strands of amethyst and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vani was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40000 sp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her brown hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a worn and beaten armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She uses divination through singing.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Thodris was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is long and unkept. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Blacksmith mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a very tight haircut. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'8" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With wild brown hair. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is silver and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Apothecary 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his red hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 gp.