Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is silver and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bookbinder. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Roland and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Roland discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Roland fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a green vest and prefers brown and red shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Kali hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His hair is blonde and curly. He has brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gildmak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gildmak lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and white tie. She wears her white hair up. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand her business; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Baker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local body guard

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished greataxe as well. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Dain hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Amber (110 gp). White opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).