Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Arara was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest is silver and very short. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver ewer (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries a battered warhammer and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bookbinder. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Nija hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jade (50 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Joan 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. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 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 carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ploughman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and green robe with the hood down. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ovina was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown fur is knotted and matted. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Silent has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 pp. Malachite (4 gp). Jet (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Hematite (4 gp).