Description: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears just a brown suit, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Edge never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Thoradin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 cp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by chocolates. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Gifted from a young age, Keyleth studied abroad. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is red and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He takes great joy in being the best Hunter in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Carter, but he got bored and became a Hunter. He's also a talented Carter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: She wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. She is physically well-built. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is golden and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is a Roofer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Heather was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She struck the Roofer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Coral (120 gp).

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Robbie isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Robbie enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Robbie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 170 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Buckler.