Description: He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Balam will drive conversation. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Unemployed mother left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 290 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

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Possessions: 70 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her white crest in a pixie cut. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kadana grew up listening to her father's many stories. Kadana liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kadana was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

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Possessions: 900 sp.