Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Butcher. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Pyntle was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has worked as a Butcher like her mother before her.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She usually wears her tan robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her fur is beige, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered gnolls who tried to eat her hand. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. 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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Cynical, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sorath was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, 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 Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (5 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a red top hat and red clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by drow. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 60000 cp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sindri was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Sindri 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is dark red and curly. He wears a mask on 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 uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ekemon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).