Description: Standing 5'1", this man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black opal (900 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Tawna wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Tawna was taken on many hunting expeditions. Tawna 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mayor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She keeps her black fur in a flapper bob. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gifted student she started as a Painter, but she got bored and became a Engraver. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a violet costume with the symbols of luck on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Jet (120 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Eridred is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Eridred was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).