Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in a small island village. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Ortegar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Neega wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Expand her business; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (40 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A true patriot, Harbek would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter 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 5 years.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp.