Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat, marred by chocolates. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Osco alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

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

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'7" northern woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her morningstar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A gifted student she started as a Mortician, but she got bored and became a Barber. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 cp. Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she usually wears her green robe and has her axe always slung over her shoulder. She keeps her long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, grey cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Valida isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. The war was a terrible time for her, and Valida does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valida grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Gardain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Roofer mother left him crippled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears professional attire. He has dyed his greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.