Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'1" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the south. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is typically in his Carpenter uniform. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He tends to his Carpenter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her tied-back hair is white. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Dyer business.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin red vertical stripes and brown pants. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is auburn and curly. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 Elf in existence. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She likes to wear brown tank tops with green skirt. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Azza was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Weaver, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is blonde and curly. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. White pearl (130 gp).