Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Shágflak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady yellow eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Gale was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gale's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (50 gp). White opal (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her head has been shaved. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Shautha lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a trident on his belt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Gardain took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up trident and armor he uses now. 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. Gardain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'1" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is cut short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has worked as a Mason like her father before her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Acid flasks. 1 Holy water. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man wears professional attire. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel tunic with red highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown fur is braided into rings. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 220 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.