Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her red crest down. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of opal and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Scribe. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north to a Scribe, Gerard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears just a white suit. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Fortune-teller. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is auburn and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Sariel was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Jane was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Jane's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Himo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Anastrianna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Fivin 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30 gp. Onyx (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.