Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Tiaathque was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished morningstar as well. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Actor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Bethrynna 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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bethrynna has worked very hard to control her curse. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This western man wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver crest is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her orange fur well, parting it to the left. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white crest is still thick. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nala was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a fancy tan dress. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has amber eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Carter, but she was a colossal failure. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Blacksmith, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 pp.