Description: She wears a grey coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her youth she was a Priest, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Dyer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: An older woman who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, she is not a threatening figure. She has brown hair. She has blue eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Nikki lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Nikki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Phann hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Phann studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Priest, but she got bored and became a Architect. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her white hair down. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 360 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His fur is short and orange. His copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Nimble lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nimble alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and to reunite with his absent father

Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

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 Jeweler mother left him crippled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear red tank tops with blue skirt. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She tends to her Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and shields. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 140 gp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.