Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by beers. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Joan 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 was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a green suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull black sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His red crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are red.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Gorbundus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Gorbundus reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (16 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Duvamil is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Duvamil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 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: 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 a black vest and prefers white and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has no hair. Her eyes are silver.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Jade (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Peridot (50 gp).