Description: A 5'7" northern woman, she wears a black broad hat and black clothes. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: To end her boredom; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large white jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy brown hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Kansif would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her childhood dream was to be a Baker, but she was a colossal failure. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She carries a battered greataxe and tarnished club as well. She has wavy red hair. 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 trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gilthur will drive conversation. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Bricklayer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'0" and wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. His red hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: An older woman who wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Althaea hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 3'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. She has wavy blonde hair. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Gurdis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Gurdis has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 80 gp.