Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a halberd on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 260 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her rusty crest is still thick. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Birel will drive conversation. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jade (140 gp). 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red fur is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dagger grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 290 pp. Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jade (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.