Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. She has a hunchback. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea 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 she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Knight arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. She tends to her Knight job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Knight responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jarsali studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anverth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Anverth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanuath grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He struck the Tanner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses like a well dressed Adventurer does. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Adventurer business.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Adventurer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.