Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears professional attire. He has wavy red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'2". She wears a fancy white dress, and her gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Bendoo took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Beatrice was born with her mother's beautiful face. Beatrice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. During her travels, Beatrice and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Beatrice discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Beatrice fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away.

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Eye agate (14 gp). Amber (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Coral (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'3" and muscular, this western woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Audhild was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Adventurer. 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. Audhild 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 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 (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Ivellios lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black opal (900 gp). White pearl (60 gp).