Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Thava was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Guard. She tends to her Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Beggar business.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Oren was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His yellow fur is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Mortician does, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Wobbles hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mortician. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).