Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a green coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Reynard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'5" southern man, he wears professional attire. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Roland wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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 in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gomory was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.