Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his brown hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Purson's homeland. Purson decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Olgoth will drive conversation. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Olgoth began to lead the lost caravan. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, green shirt, and brown tie. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her ears are large.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Mella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Mella was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is brown and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Gubu hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Sage, her mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student she started as a Sage, but she got bored and became a Stableman. She has worked as a Stableman like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1600 gp. Jet (70 gp).