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 black hair is cut short. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Valida embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Valida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. After a long history of fighting, Valida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has slicked back silver hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is a great chef.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 320 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3200 sp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He wears his gold crest down. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length brown hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Elaim was taken on many hunting expeditions. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Elaim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp.