Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her hair is black and curly. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She got into the Body Guard business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 17000 cp. Moonstone (60 gp). 2 Antitoxin. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Holy water.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'10" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Keyleth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Barber, but she got bored and became a Sellsword. She has achieved small success as a Sellsword.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, he is not a threatening figure. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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 born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 230 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: She wears baggy tan pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Ellywick is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Jade (50 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tattered old clothes. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Doctor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and scythes. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, In love, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 sp.