Description: An older woman who sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. She has moderate length red hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her youth she was a Banker, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her blue hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Verin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gillyd was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Gillyd was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a large violet jacket. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is still thick. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Terse, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shaena grew up listening to her father's many stories. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shaena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.