Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shortbow as well. She has moderate length silver hair. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Adrie was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Coral (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adrie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amber (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Coral (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

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 able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Bendoo learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To be a Bather again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Through the years after Kathra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Kathra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To protect her home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Coral (110 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Amber (110 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is dressed in an above average manner. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born in the south. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorpe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Jade (90 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.