Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She has wavy auburn hair. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Egelina was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Glassblower they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Mercenary, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Randal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy silver hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Faran's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Faran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He tends to his Tailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barkeep. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Rolen hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his youth he was a Miner, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears just a blue suit. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. 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 was born in a small plains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Theren took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her white crest down. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a great chef.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dutch accent

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

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She sports red long hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vicky's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vicky 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 she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).