Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. She has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a white feather.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Standing 3'8", this man is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length brown hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'1". She likes to wear blue tank tops with white skirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a flail. Her hair is short and auburn. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her white crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Antrara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shipwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is portly but not overly obese. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lerissa isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Gifted from a young age, Lerissa studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 sp.