Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown fur is singed and shortened. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a red armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Bonds: Family, Slave, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Antitoxin. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. A freak accident while working with his Cook father left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 sp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: She wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Vadania was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 sp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is long and unkept. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has slicked back golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Virra was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Slave Trader. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Virra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

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 obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Jade lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, green shirt, and brown tie. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 90 gp.