Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he tends to wear a large black jacket. He wears his red crest down. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Direcris's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fancy white dress. With wild white hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Pearl 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she's in love

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Ahinar was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the west to a Bellfounder, Enna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 cp. Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Through the years after Tordek was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Tordek's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Tordek and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 370 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an entirely tan suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

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

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black opal (900 gp).