Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a whip on her belt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is purple and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. The war was a terrible time for her, and Pyra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Through the years after Pyra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Pyra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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. Pyra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her rapier. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Serpent was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Vorka alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gubrash alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Gubrash was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 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 (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, green shirt, and grey tie. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and copper eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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. With wild red hair. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.