Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her red hair down. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Ellywick was born with her mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Ellywick and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a mite stocky and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Surina has worked very hard to control her curse. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished scimitar as well. His hair is short and red. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the south to a Body Guard, Gildmak learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Body Guard. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and halberds. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tyna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Tyna lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length dark red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Skamos isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his brown hair up. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Koeth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Unemployed profession.

History: Pirithin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Mortician, who enjoyed hunting, Ohr was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ohr liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her fur is red and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 30 gp.