Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a red tunic with grey highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is black and curly. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Nikki was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Nikki liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Tanglar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her hair is red and curly. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shanairla is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shanairla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. With wild chestnut hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jet (90 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a simple black robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.