Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear flannel. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of drow 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and white tie. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 sp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Beatrice was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Beatrice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his gold crest in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Kriv hails from a village terrorized by drow. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Servant. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Burto embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Burto was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull black iron scale mail. His orange fur is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A 2'11" southern man, he wears a red cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Gildmak was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, In love, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a colorful flower in his brass crest. His red eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Torinn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (11 gp).