Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Malquis grew up listening to her father's many stories. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Malquis took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. She has wavy silver hair. 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. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Keyleth took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor she uses now. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He usually wears his green robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears just a violet suit. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Faral is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has moderate length purple hair. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Immeral's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.