Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has moderate length red hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is cut short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is typically in his Armorer uniform. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and shields. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Cimer was born with his mother's beautiful face. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head, marred by beers. She sports brown long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. 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 now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears just a brown suit. She has wavy cinnamon fur. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nordak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Malachite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Scribe, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and a wedding ring on his left hand. His fur is cut close to his head. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Drifting alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a Marshal soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 sp.