Description: An older woman who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is silver and curly. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Philomena was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. When Philomena reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Tharivol hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. Jet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Paelias abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. A true patriot, Rivaan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'5" eastern man, he prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jebeddo will drive conversation. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Everard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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

History: Ur-Dag was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks, marred by beers. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are brown.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Adelard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 sp.