Description: An older woman who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Valida 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: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by her family; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a grey collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Isabella grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: A 2'8" northern woman, she wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 87. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the north. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished rapier as well. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Adventurer. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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. Yebe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Puyet fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (150 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave 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 island due to the painful memories there. Vepar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his chestnut hair down. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Barakas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.