Description: This late middle aged woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her shield and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black and curly. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She has worked as a Assassin like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 sp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with yellow and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 gp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She very much looks the part of a Hunter, and her gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. She has wavy black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 sp. Moonstone (60 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by teas. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Armorer who has hired him part-time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Lorm was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Glim hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sarah was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Navigator, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is lengthy. She is baby faced.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. 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. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and doesn't want to be a tanner and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 sp.