Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear flannel. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nalaed isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. She struck the Apothecary job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and red tie. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

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: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (130 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2600 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a pastel collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Her copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Lucan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears her blonde hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).