Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Carter who has hired her part-time. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Nemeia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Portia took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 47000 sp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available she will default to her glaive. Her red crest is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her red hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Valanthe was born with her father's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, In love, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Eleanor hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Salanop was born the youngest of three triplets. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 36000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and halberds. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Shane was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shane decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Good lock.