Description: This southern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is red and curly. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Mella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Virra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.