Description: A 3'7" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She has wavy golden hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Scribe. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. She wears her bronze crest up. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zykroff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a violet deerstalker hat and violet clothes. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 51. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She takes great joy in being the best Carter in town.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently the stress of being a Carter has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).