Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sariel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 220 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the north. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (150 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses like a well dressed Assassin does, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has moderate length golden hair. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His hair is blue and very short. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, In love, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 29000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has wavy red hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 160 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has violet eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Azza isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Priest. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kathra will drive conversation. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kathra was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.