Description: A 5'8" northern woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp. Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Maiathah speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east to a Butcher, Kristryd learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Knight, but she got bored and became a Butcher. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Knight. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Harvest was born the youngest of three triplets. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. 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 hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Farmer and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aelar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Miller father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has brown eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp).