Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her red crest is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Griselda was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Black opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. After coming to the age of reason, Ar-Kaius took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). White opal (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of sickles, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is silver and very short. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.