Description: This tall, slender woman wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She has black hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south to a Fletcher, Traulam learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has worked as a Fletcher like her father before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A freak accident while working with his Bather mother left him crippled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Cynical, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for him, and Traki does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Traki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ulfgar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ulfgar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and red tie. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting 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: She is a Hag in disguise. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Sage father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age her mother died while driving off some goblins. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in morningstar use. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Panana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).