Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the west. Through the years after Shautha was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shautha's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's in love; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is auburn and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Faran was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a tan scarf, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Masseuse born in the past three hundred years. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 230 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 34000 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Farmer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished whip as well. He has auburn hair. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dustin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.