Description: An older woman who wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Eleanor was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Servant. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Lidda was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student she started as a Cartwright, but she got bored and became a Hunter. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and gnomish compassion

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Average lock.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Helen 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 has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With wild brown hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Nissa took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Naill studied abroad. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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. Naill fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 12000 cp. Sard (80 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and monstrous two handed axes. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 gp. Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, violet shirt, and green tie. He has no hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Whurbin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Courier uniform. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (8 gp).