Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her brass crest is long and unkept. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. A true patriot, Farideh would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Farideh lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Althaea is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a longsword on her belt. She keeps her brown fur in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: He wears a black coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and carries falchions. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. He has no hair. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 31. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Patrick studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tattered old clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. 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: Immeral was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a bounty hunter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ielenia isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'9". She wears a grey collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.