Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has shaved her head bald. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nurkara embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Nurkara was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nurkara's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Nurkara was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'9" and typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Torgga was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Dworic lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Jeweler and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 260 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Breastplate.

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 golden hair is heavily combed to the left. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Valanthe took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Nora speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. She has green eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Helja enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).