Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear flannel. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Guard mother left her crippled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She has a missing left arm. 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 fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a worn and beaten armor. His crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bellfounder for the past few years.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to be a layabout again

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is physically well-built. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Emeny lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Oriel is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Adventurer. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2400 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and tan tie, and is pretty ugly. She has no hair. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She got into the Priest business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.