Description: She wears an entirely yellow suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Avice 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 Half-Elf 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a blue scarf. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'0" when asserting herself. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 3 Acid flasks.

Description: She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair is red and very short. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Heather was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Dondon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 280 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Mason job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Hatae hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Jebeddo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp).