Description: An older woman who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is brown and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Herleva will drive conversation. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Herleva liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown fur. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a hunchback. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Kite was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kite decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, blue cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. 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 is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed, Insane, Mundane. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished shield as well. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Therlin took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her crest is blue and curly. Her eyes are red.

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. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Driindar was born the youngest of three triplets. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Shanairla was born with her father's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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: Many orcs want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He usually wears his brown robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is cut short. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Duergath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.