Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Paelias will drive conversation. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Paelias was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This northern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Gubu would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 sp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 32000 sp.