Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Lance 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. Lance decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 43. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Creega liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ranala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has moderate length silver hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).