Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Abalaba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His crest is silver and curly. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Shamash was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Body Guard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this northern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), marred by chocolates. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Spear was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Spear was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Spear 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: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).