Description: She wears green trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and she perpetually has her lance ready. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her red hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jet (150 gp). Alexandrite (1100 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: This man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. He struck the Sellsword job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 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 (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She hates Dwarves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Liftrasa 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. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Liftrasa took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Liftrasa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. She has blue eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Theirastra took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Erdan hails from a village terrorized by giants. 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. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.