Description: She tends to wear a large green jacket. She carries a battered dagger and tarnished crossbow as well. She wears her black hair up. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: To settle down with her crush; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a yellow scarf. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Baker again; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a fancy brown dress. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. Her red hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a Marshal, her mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Baelitae took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Chalcedony (80 gp). Jet (120 gp). Amber (120 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is portly but not overly obese. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Animal Trainer, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jarana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This eastern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has white hair. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Small steel mirror.