Description: 4'7" and muscular, this western woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Coral (100 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Hupe wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hupe grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears long strands of amber and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern man likes to wear green tank tops with violet pants. His hair is purple and very short. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Uzza was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and crossbows. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. After a long history of fighting, Ovak and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her golden hair is still thick. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

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. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Tim was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants a kiss

Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 210 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.