Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Arannis liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver crest is thinning but still full. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Mreksh's homeland. Mreksh decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a yellow collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Xanaphia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Xanaphia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Aerdeth reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Aerdeth was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She wears her silver hair up. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp. Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chaedi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 50 gp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Healer does. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Healer business.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears long strands of amber and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.