Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 60 gp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: A 5'9" southern man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Greedy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a long, white cloak. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp. Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a fancy green dress. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Unemployed for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

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 wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She sports brown long hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Pyntle alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has styled her bronze crest well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His head has been shaved. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new assassin responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Oppleby hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Laborer responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 180 gp.