Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Orryn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and yellow tie. She has slicked back auburn hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. During her travels, Egelina and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Egelina discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Egelina fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her gold crest is smooth and relatively long. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed green hat.

Personality: Antrara hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.