Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, and carries axes. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jacoba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Simple lock. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Hourglass. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. After months of barely getting by, Thomas managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 sp. Malachite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp.