Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has done his best to style his gray fur to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She wears her bronze crest up. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Elaim was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. After a long history of fighting, Elaim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Ilga was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents enrolled her in a Warlock school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Xanaphia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 cp. Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Knight business at a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She is physically well-built. She has white hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Olivia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sailor and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 390 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with pastel slacks. Her long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 13000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His hair is golden and curly. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 190 gp.