Description: She dresses like a well dressed Shoemaker does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her face is scarred and worn.

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. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ermina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy gray fur. He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a hunchback. He wears his gray fur down. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barkeep. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a grey scarf. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Herleva was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A freak accident while working with her Servant father left her crippled. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Darrow was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a Seamstress soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'10" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hamil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and doesn't want to be a sellsword and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Selfish, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has blue crest. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman usually wears her violet robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western woman wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anne will drive conversation. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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 she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp.