Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Balifra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Balifra was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (70 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: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ovina studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Ovina took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'2" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 pp. Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. With bright golden hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. To his fellows he 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: He was born at the edge of vast island. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He struck the Apothecary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Valorean was born the youngest of three triplets. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 7000 gp.