Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older woman who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her fur is white and very short. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Jade liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her golden hair down. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". She wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Mary was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Butcher. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a mite stocky and 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. Her fur is cut close to her head. 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: She is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Quick was born with her mother's beautiful face. She worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has moderate length gold crest. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kadana studied abroad. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her hair is silver and curly. Her white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 cp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a yellow tunic with black highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She uses divination through singing.

History: Dalaba lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 170 gp.