Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's in love; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Nature, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorpe does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Thorpe learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. 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 Mayor. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mayor.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He very much looks the part of a Interpreter. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Interpreter who has hired him part-time. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Mamnen took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He tends to his Interpreter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a falchion on her belt. She has no hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vonana does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Vonana was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vonana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a red feathered hat and red clothes. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is red and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Melech is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Melech reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.