Description: He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. He wears his auburn hair down. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ortegar has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the west to a Seamstress, Tervaround learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Unemployed and was forced into it by his family; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears red trousers with pastel and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Bucklal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright auburn hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Maynild grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and expand her business

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears red trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tomi studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp.