Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rathkran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. He wears his blonde hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alberich embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: William hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He 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. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a glassblower again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.