Description: This malnourished woman wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Veloptima 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 was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a grey collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He married young, but lost his spouse to dire rats. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Scribe job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is typically in her Dyer uniform. She keeps her long black crest kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Biri embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a dyer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". She prefers to wear flannel, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She uses divination through singing.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 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.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black vest and prefers blue and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Jet (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amber (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jade (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).