Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has shaved her head bald. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Eridred was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Eridred'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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, black cloak, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Merihim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Helgret is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for her, and Helgret does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When Helgret reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. She is physically well-built. She has red crest. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Uadjit hails from a village terrorized by drow. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2600 pp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Werydd is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. She struck the Sellsword job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jet (110 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. Her fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. With bright golden hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (150 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.