Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Thiala alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has wavy scarlet crest. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this northern man wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and chestnut. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arumawann isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Arumawann was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her black hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Abalaba will drive conversation. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Abalaba was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and grey tie. She keeps her yellow fur in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Actor born in the past three hundred years. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His crest is short and brass. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He is physically well-built. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Adam hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. His fur is red and curly. He has a dull look in his blue 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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a pickaxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is lengthy. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist, Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Silk rope.