Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is still thick. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Zook is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Zook lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shepherd, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a great chef.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This man wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length blonde hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Frederick isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Bounty Hunter, but he got bored and became a Banker. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 cp. Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. At a young age his father died while driving off some illithids. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bastard sword use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 cp.