Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and elven compassion

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries scythes. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'3" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His auburn hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Seebo 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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Seebo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jebeddo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jebeddo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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 was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Ar-Beka enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ar-Beka was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp.