Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is red and very short. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Diesa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mella studied abroad. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Ownka was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ownka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mardnab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Neega hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a red tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Bhevek reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears just a brown suit. He carries a battered club and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vondal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age his father died while driving off some drow. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in monstrous two handed axe use. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Vondal was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.