Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears just a brown suit. She has shaved her head bald. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Artin lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jacinth (2000 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in a small island village. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. His white hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Dustin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.