Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Navigator mother left her crippled. 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. Zykroff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Disease. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Amber (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (50 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 tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Jacoba hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. A true patriot, Jacoba would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Banded agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his trident with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Balimaar took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She is physically well-built. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Murook will drive conversation. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Murook never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Slave, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso, marred by chocolates. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Erky will drive conversation. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Rose (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amber (90 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jade (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.