Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her rusty crest is still thick. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. To her fellows she 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: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. At a young age her father died while driving off some illithids. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in axe use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a great chef.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 250 pp. Amber (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a white scarf. He has wavy golden hair. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 65. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Einkil 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 sp. Coral (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has worked as a Hunter like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Amber (150 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She takes great joy in being the best Sailor in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tagga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Tagga was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Tagga's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His hair is short and silver. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Darrak's homeland. Darrak decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: He wears a pastel tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is physically well-built. His red fur is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aura has worked very hard to control his curse. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp.