Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a colorful flower in her golden 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: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Valanthe was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Cook. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His hair is cut close to his head. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1400 sp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 sp. 2 Smokesticks. 1 Holy water.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. She has no crest. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Furrele was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. After a long history of fighting, Furrele and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her white hair is still thick. She has silver eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and sickles. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Being a Scribe kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Kansif has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Terse, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.