Description: She stands about 6'3" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was a Map Maker, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. After a long history of fighting, Bharash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, PTSD. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is brown and very short. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Varis embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Varis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Varis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. With wild chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Jacoba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 160 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp).