Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries glaives. She has slicked back red hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Carlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Coral (110 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adelard grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: Matilda 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 used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She keeps her long lavender fur kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Silent enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He has moderate length silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Blorg was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 struck the Baker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He is physically well-built. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Dondon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.