Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Mardnab liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Matilda embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Matilda was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Matilda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Aust was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her white hair is well kept. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of a Barrister, who enjoyed hunting, Millicent was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. She sports a flattop crest cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'11". She wears a pastel coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her lavender fur is singed and shortened. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Jeweler but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler 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 Jeweler.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Fulbar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 220 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.