Description: This late middle aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Aerdeth was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Performer like her father before her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his black eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mordai studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mordai fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is short and black. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His black fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Windy alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Chain shirt.