Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. Her yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Trail studied abroad. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barrister. She tends to her Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Eloise was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Family, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp).