Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her fur is black and very short. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kite will drive conversation. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Kite hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Kite was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kite decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After months of barely getting by, Kite managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He has wavy silver hair. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Abad was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Ovak was born with her father's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his brown hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

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 first spouse was a Armorer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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. Nicor fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He wears his blonde hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Charles grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man tends to wear a large green jacket. His hair is black and curly. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Performer does. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Raer abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is dressed in an above average manner. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).