Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her silver crest is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black fur. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: River was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving River alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a simple brown robe with red stripes complete with hood. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Hematite (16 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eberdeb is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Eberdeb learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is dark red and curly. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Forcas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the east to a Bricklayer, River learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His rusty crest is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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 east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.