Description: This man wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this eastern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ishte does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Ishte was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When Ishte reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. 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 south. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. 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: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 cp. Azurite (5 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'11" and 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. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is still thick. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alexandre isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Bilga hails from a village terrorized by drow. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. 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: Many drow want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 sp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Reirak hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 gp.