Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He usually wears his yellow robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is braided into rings. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Roland was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Theren hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Theren 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Theren was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Paela was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She bought a axe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the east to a Beggar, Alain learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Anne's homeland. Anne decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Dadalan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her yellow fur is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: Flame is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Being a Navigator kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).