Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Blacksmith uniform. His red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has worked as a Blacksmith like his mother before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Blue quartz (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'0" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 270 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Whurbin studied abroad. Whurbin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Whurbin decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After a long history of fighting, Whurbin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, and she perpetually has her scimitar ready. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Mijira enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small island village. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 4'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 250 gp.