Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is harsh and unforgiving.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 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.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cimer studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (150 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jade (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Rock crystal (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.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: Waywocket wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Waywocket was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. He has moderate length red hair. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Modean alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's in love; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished axe as well. He wears his brown hair down. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Borun 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. Borun abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Borun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.