Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her ears are large.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. 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: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a simple brown robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Eleanor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.