Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She wears her red hair up. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age her mother died while driving off some giants. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in bastard sword use. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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 born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Being a Engraver kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, In love, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. She sports golden long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: She wears a black vest and prefers white and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Adrie's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Tethren was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Tethren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His rusty crest is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 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 a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Adran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her crest is bronze and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (80 gp).