Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and she perpetually has her lance ready. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a Banker, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nogu fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying scarlet crest a little too much giving a sharp scarlet color. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Thradal's homeland. Thradal decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thradal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a black shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Azurite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. She's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her hair is black and curly. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bimpnottin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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 she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her golden hair is still thick. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ruler. She tends to her Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Courier again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. After months of barely getting by, Miles managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He wears his blue crest up. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.