Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Mara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Painter, his father struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Dreali was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Dreali's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has wavy blonde hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Pyntle was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Pyntle decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with red skirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 33000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Frug is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the south to a Seamstress, Frug learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). 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: He feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and tridents. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and white robe with the hood down. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Fearful, Ugly. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has no hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Performer who has hired her part-time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Valida hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's in love; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 sp. Golden pearl (150 gp).