Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Armara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Armara was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Armara's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Armara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Valanthe took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a Fisher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy, PTSD, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. With wild blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears a white tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vanchu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears just a brown suit. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.