Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with green slacks, and is pretty ugly. She has slicked back silver hair. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a flattop fur cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Art fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Morkral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Orla embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: An older woman who is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Painter business.

History: Chaedi was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in a small island village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 90 gp. Iolite (60 gp).