Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Knight. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Nalaed learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and to be a sailor again

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2500 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears skinny pants and wears a green and white robe with the hood down. She wears her red crest down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She carries with her a set of halberds, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Drenna was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south. 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 tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Galinndan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Elf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his chestnut hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Bertram is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.