Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat, and carries spears. His tied-back hair is auburn. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is silver and curly. 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: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: Caelynn was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, 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 Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Arava hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

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 has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dyer. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gray eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. A gifted student she started as a Actor, but she got bored and became a Bricklayer. She tends to her Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1400 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.