Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his white fur well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1100 gp. Silver ewer (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: Revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her yellow fur to look like a famous performer. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Adam would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

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. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his halberd with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered grey hat.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. With wild chestnut hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Merla was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.