Description: Standing 6'10", this man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His brown hair is knotted and matted. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thamuz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Thamuz reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears tan trousers with yellow and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, marred by chocolates. Her white hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 sp. Silver pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy blonde hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 390 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a green armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Criella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's in love

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1500 gp.