Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. 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 loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Jo learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are black.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp.