Description: A 6'3" northern woman, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her black crest is knotted and matted. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Synthrin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 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 (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 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 (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her golden hair is still thick. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bardryn grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bucklal grew up listening to his father's many stories. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 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 (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Baker who has hired him part-time. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. Her blonde hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ekk liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She has slicked back white hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad violet hat.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.