Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Seraphina managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Lia was taken on many hunting expeditions. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Debt, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has dyed his greying black crest a little too much giving a sharp black color. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ghesh does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. With wild white hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Orla hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Through the years after Dustin was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Dustin's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His silver hair is long and unkept. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Harbek was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Buckler.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. His black hair is still thick. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Howard was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Howard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Howard and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp).