Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished bow as well. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Ahlyssa reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a green tunic with grey highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (150 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A freak accident while working with her Dilettante father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 90 pp.