Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Thamuz was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thamuz's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but she was a colossal failure. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 150 gp. Obsidian (16 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 a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has wavy brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. 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's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

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

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 sp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).