Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vondal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has achieved small success as a Glassblower.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 cp. Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Engraver like her mother before her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Knight. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She stands about 6'5" and wears skinny pants and wears a green and yellow robe with the hood down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mayor business.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Ea and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp).