Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

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 has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Through the years after Ahlyssa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ahlyssa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A freak accident while working with his Miller father left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Nature, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a Scribe first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Vani hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and to be a layabout again

Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears long strands of emerald and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Smoking took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her hair is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. After months of barely getting by, Rieta managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Holy water. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cartwright. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has worked as a Cartwright like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 240 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her blue hair up. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.