Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Ishte hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Vistra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. At a young age her father died while driving off some giants. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in glaive use. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thiala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood, and carries ceremonial daggers. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Patrick was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Yurgunn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He keeps his purple hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. She is baby faced.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful, Disease, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Disguise kit.