Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His crest is scarlet and curly. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Srorthen was taken on many hunting expeditions. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 2 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, black cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has brown eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Amber (110 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ella does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he usually wears his blue robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bastard sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp.