Description: She wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed mace, just in case. She carries with her a set of maces, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahlyssa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 50 pp. Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Avelina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Avelina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is golden and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.