Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'6" and wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nissa wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Now she works as a music tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Buckler.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Frouse's homeland. Frouse decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Ekemon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are copper.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Valafar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Valafar managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Direcris grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Direcris. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Paggen was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting drow, the young Emen began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a white and tan robe with the hood down. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 sp.