Description: 3'0" and muscular, this northern woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her head has been shaved. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

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

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White opal (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Gimble was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Gardener. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gimble fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Emen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sellsword. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the south. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Tiaathque is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Courier. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp).

Description: He wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker mother left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Oblar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.