Description: She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vicky fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Arnold speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hadwisa was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and green tie, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).