Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has moderate length brown hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Cumpen took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: He wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Nelkin was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nelkin 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: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Diggory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Calcitro was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Mozikth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. 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. Mozikth 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, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).