Description: An older woman who usually wears her tan robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and very short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 18th 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He wears his silver hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north to a Interpreter, Fenriz learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fenriz was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Military, Family, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Norûk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is black and curly. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She likes to wear tan tank tops with grey skirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She 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. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vicky embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. 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: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Nordak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 90 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses divination through singing.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp).