Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astaro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this western woman prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Nissa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are red 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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her silver hair is still thick. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pogranix 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 several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a Server first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Igden lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Server work with an outfit from a few towns over. Server work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.