Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She has no hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: She wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of rapiers on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Tenena hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Tenena was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His blue crest is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shamash does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Shamash was taken on many hunting expeditions. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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. Shamash 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 he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 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 is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently the stress of being a Body Guard has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and carries maces. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Eldon's homeland. Eldon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He bought a mace and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Vassago was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born into a rich family. Althaea liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.