Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears blue trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Spy mother left her crippled. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Shamil was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shamil's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Shamil and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tawna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Glassblower and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a Banker first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Grai was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Grai decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 400 sp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Therlin was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great joy in being the best Glassblower in town.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 160 gp. Coral (70 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His purple hair is thinning but still full. He has black eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the west to a Barkeep, Abad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is still thick. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Being a Brewer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.