Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gerald was born with his father's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. Ronk was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ronk decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her white hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, green cloak. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is blue and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears professional attire. He has moderate length silver hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel vest and prefers tan and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 80000 cp. Malachite (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears professional attire. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Bharash was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 2'11". He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Brewer, Darrow learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and balancing his hectic life and new brewer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Breastplate.