Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Symma fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'11" northern woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Eva was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Eva was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Sculptor. She tends to her Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman very much looks the part of a Miner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blue crest is long and unkept. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is bronze and very short. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Patrin will drive conversation. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Through the years after Korinn was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Korinn's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90 gp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is short and silver. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Valorean hails from a village terrorized by drow. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Ella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and he perpetually has his flail ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Odo is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Odo 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 to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.