Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is white and very short. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Bookbinder business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Helja studied abroad. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 15000 cp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hûra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 32000 sp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Dariff is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Dariff enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his brown robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his long lavender fur kept up in a rat tail. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 18000 sp. Iolite (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and white tie. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Gardener, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 pp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Dazzazn was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She wears a red shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

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 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: She comes from a rich western family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is auburn and curly. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 26000 sp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.