Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Pennie does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Pennie lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pennie was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Baradad has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Baradad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to protect his home

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a pastel vest and prefers tan and violet shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length black fur. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When Shivering reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Moon grew up listening to his father's many stories. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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. Moon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jade (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Amber (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is physically well-built. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.