Description: A middle-aged woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has blue eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nybarg grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He wears his chestnut hair up. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants to get laid

Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Military, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Shifting was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shifting's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 110 gp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His hair is chestnut and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's in love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her black fur is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. Nimble liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Nemeia was born with her father's beautiful face. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.