Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'7" and wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has shaved her head bald. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shautha was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Shautha alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" southern woman, she usually wears her blue robe and has her dagger always slung over her shoulder. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sumnes was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 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.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Helgret 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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She struck the Cook job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing her hectic life and new barkeep responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (20 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 wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His long lavender fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. His crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A true patriot, Shedinn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1800 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Kilia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.