Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'11" when asserting himself. He has moderate length golden hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Taklinn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Gardener kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is white and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with his Jeweler father left him crippled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 210 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Actor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Theriatis was born with his mother's beautiful face. Theriatis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Hematite (4 gp).

Description: This malnourished man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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 in a small forest village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 cp. Moss agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).