Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Andraste lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. She sports golden long hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. After a long history of fighting, Mehen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His hair is golden and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Animal Trainer business.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). 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: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).