Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor, marred by teas. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Alain learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Actor. She carries with her a set of falchions, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her rusty crest is unkempt and raggedy. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a grey tunic with red highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her blonde hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Jarana was born with her father's beautiful face. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She became a Fisher soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 sp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Duergath enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

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. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He has no hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valida grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When Adran reached his early adolescence his Elf 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is physically well-built. She has moderate length white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.