Description: She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and spears. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Valanthe is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Valanthe 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, and carries halberds. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and violet robe with the hood down. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Hrathy enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Jade (80 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length lavender fur. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2500 sp. White opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: Standing 3'1", this man wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Howard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. Gynk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 sp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 7 Acid flasks.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has silver eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.