Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. His black crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Srorthen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan tunic with grey highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her black hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in the south to a Healer, Mardnab learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (50 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She is physically well-built. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. With bright red hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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 was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dharg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her long yellow fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Drifting abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. Her black crest is matted, messy, and big. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jet (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length lavender fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cloak will drive conversation. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Cloak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cloak grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Shepherd, but he got bored and became a Farmer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Farmer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and bows. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).