Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her head has been shaved. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. He has moderate length white hair. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His black hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Sindri liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Traki was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Junk Dealer. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Amber (120 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has done his best to style his white fur to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

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. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.