Description: A 5'7" southern woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heather fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes. and is in decent physical shape. She wears her golden hair up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Ermina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Krusk was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. 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. Krusk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. She is an epitome of beauty. Her white hair is well kept. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Coral (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Norkruuth was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Emerald (800 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is short and chestnut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).