Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His rusty crest is braided into rings. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Rathkran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and blue handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Melissa was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: In love, Job, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his purple hair up. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cairn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Cairn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has wavy rusty crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dentratha grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.