Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fancy red dress. She has a very tight haircut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Philomena's homeland. Philomena decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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. Philomena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 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: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: John lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Coral (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. The war was a terrible time for her, and Emen does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She bought a flail and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is red and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Banker business.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Banker. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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. Bethrynna 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'5" and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair up. He is baby faced.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alston studied abroad. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 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.