Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tan top hat and tan clothes. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Birel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Birel never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Coral (40 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Jade (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of topaz and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She carries with her a set of greatswords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Helgret was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her youth she was a Animal Trainer, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helgret 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, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White opal (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She wears her white hair down. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. His hair is long and silver with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 tends to his Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has red hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. She has brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She married young, but lost her spouse to dire rats. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Millicent was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 pp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.