Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ekk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting brigands, the young Ekk began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a grey tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. After coming to the age of reason, Eldeth took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She got into the Dilettante business at a young age. A freak accident while working with her Merchant mother left her crippled. She's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears professional attire. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Morgran hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Morgran 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 280 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 8 Acid flasks.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Marshal. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older woman who wears professional attire, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Donella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears just a red suit. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Vlorn is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.