Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 18. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Felosial was taken on many hunting expeditions. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2300 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Kipper was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heward was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, In love, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished spear as well. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Dean was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paymon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Paymon grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Paymon. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 110 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp).