Description: She wears a simple pastel robe with white stripes complete with hood. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and daggers. Her fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Sweet is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sweet was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is silver and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Priest 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: Money/treasure; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a red and violet handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Borun embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the north to a Engraver, Borun learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Slave Trader, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1700 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has styled his black crest well, parting it to the left. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, Maagog would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is red and curly. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: Ubada is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Ubada would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ubada was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ubada was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A 6'3" northern woman, she wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. Her gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are copper and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Windy hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Stableman. She struck the Stableman job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bendoo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.