Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Adelard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Adelard was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for her, and Oriel does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Oriel was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a great chef.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She got into the Engraver business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Engraver job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: Standing 6'3", this man wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is short and auburn. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.