Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ovak studied abroad. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Lerissa was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 280 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Flame's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Tenena was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She sports black long hair. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Glassblower job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a glassblower and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this eastern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His fur is gray and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 sp.