Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Doctor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Doctor like his mother before him.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 270 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A 2'8" eastern woman, she wears a red cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. A gifted student she started as a Priest, but she got bored and became a Scribe. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His hair is silver and very short. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Modean hails from a village terrorized by drow. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Theodoric speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Scribe job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Slave, Job, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 290 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).