Description: This southern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Peter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: White pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She is portly but not overly obese. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Knight born in the past three hundred years. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Delre was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Whurdred is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Balifra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 220 gp.