Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and white tie. He wears his auburn hair up. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Shaká was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She has wavy blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nurkara will drive conversation. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nurkara studied abroad. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nurkara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her copper crest well, parting it to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.