Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Helja isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Helja was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Hourglass.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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 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: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished scimitar as well. She has wavy white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears a simple black robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gimurt was born with his mother's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to pay off his debts

Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 sp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

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 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 into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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. Anastrianna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Anverth was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sannl was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born in the east to a Baker, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 sp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.