Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is baby faced.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries a battered club and tarnished greataxe as well. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. The war was a terrible time for her, and Makaria does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Makaria was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Makaria fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (11 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.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Lia was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sariel was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White opal (500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Black opal (500 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.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has wavy brown hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Tawna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and red robe with the hood down. She is an epitome of beauty. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her blue hair in a pixie cut. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Purah's homeland. Purah decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.