Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her father struggled to pay the bills. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His white crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Hirrathak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Hirrathak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Roywyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. 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: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. He wears his beige fur down. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is short and chestnut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. 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. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.