Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Apothecary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Some 3 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ella never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a black collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

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. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

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 Bookbinder. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Elaim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears professional attire, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 sp. Citrine (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Mercenary like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear grey tank tops with tan pants. His hair is golden and curly. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear brown tank tops with tan pants. He has moderate length lavender fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Windy was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears a tan shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: Born to a Marshal, her father struggled to pay the bills. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Knight born in the past three hundred years. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting giants, the young Vaina began to lead the lost caravan. She has worked as a Knight like her mother before her.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Banded mail.