Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She 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. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

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. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Anne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 60 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length lavender fur. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Astar embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Astar was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Marshal. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has moderate length silver crest. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Akra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a trident and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Burgell alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is typically in her Body Guard uniform. Her hair is blonde and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Dara was born with her mother's beautiful face. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Body Guard. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Jade (100 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 160 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Standing 3'7", this man wears an entirely blue suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 60 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Thokk 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 20 gp.