Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nikki's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nikki grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. To her fellows she 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 powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 gp.