Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Eridred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is purple and curly. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Helen was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He has no crest. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Peridot (60 gp).

Description: She 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. She is physically well-built. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the west. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 310 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mastema grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and human compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Enialis 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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Enialis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 150 gp.