Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her tied-back hair is black. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: The child of a Farmer, who enjoyed hunting, Mardnab was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. 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: Money/treasure; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oppleby was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting drow, the young Oppleby began to lead the lost caravan. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Pacifist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Neega 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Pikar 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has worked as a Stylist like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears her white hair down. She has blue eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his brown fur up. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Engraver. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Engraver; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears a blue collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 220 gp. Iolite (40 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Mozikth 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 80 gp.