Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Shanairla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. A true patriot, Shanairla would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Shanairla's homeland. Shanairla decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shanairla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Heather is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20 gp. Rose (50 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Traulam was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Traulam and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'5" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Bhevek hails from a village terrorized by drow. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Bhevek was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 270 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Carter mother left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 40 gp.