Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has blue hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sorath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks. Her crest is copper and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has styled her copper crest well, parting it to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Felosial was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'9" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Butcher born in the past three hundred years. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but he was a colossal failure. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 15000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).