Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. With wild auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Nissa lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears just a black suit. She keeps her brass crest in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears just a white suit. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rose (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jet (150 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Ida was born with her mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She tends to her Mayor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes, marred by teas. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this northern woman dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. She has moderate length blonde hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Chenna 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. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.