Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mercenary. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Philomena was born the youngest of three triplets. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jade (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amber (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Akmen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Akmen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has dyed her greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Serpent was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 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.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is cut short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vola was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Vola was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vola's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vola fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his white hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Galinndan was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a red collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Carter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His red crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.