Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Hillanot was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He usually wears his grey robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Frederick was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miller. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His crest is copper and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alex isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She got into the Mason business at a young age. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mason and was forced into it by her family; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears a brown vest and prefers black and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Ovina was born the youngest of three triplets. A freak accident while working with her Sage father left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 sp.