Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, marred by beers. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her small violet hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Althaea was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Althaea reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is cut short. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His fur is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Five was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Locksmith, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the north. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses like a well dressed Armorer does. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She has a very tight haircut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and human compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and lances. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Being a Spice Merchant kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.