Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her bronze crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is an epitome of beauty. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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 born in a small mountains village. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with her absent mother

Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His red fur is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 25000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her hair is red, 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 trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Naamah hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: Born to a Barkeep, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Rimmon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. A gifted student she started as a Merchant, but she got bored and became a Roofer. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She wears her blonde hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oriel embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Oriel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).