Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a yellow shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her golden hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Artin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She has violet eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered flail and tarnished shortspear as well. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy black hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and elven compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 gp. Jet (90 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Avice is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long orange fur kept up in a rat tail. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Sun lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: To be a Bricklayer again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp.