Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her hair is auburn and very short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Emeny hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emeny fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His fur is red and very short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Jade is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the south. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears his auburn hair down. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and doesn't want to be a laborer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears just a green suit. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Mantus was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Diggory was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has black eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Manea 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. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bricklayer. She has achieved small success as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Tim reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Tim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.