Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Bruz is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Morthos was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Crown-heir. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears bulky white painted plate armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gnarsh hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her black fur is lengthy. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Spring was born with her father's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He wears his white fur down. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Shadow hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is short and brown. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She bought a greatsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a knight and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has scarlet crest. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Perra's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Perra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She struck the Beggar job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears bulky red painted plate armor. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born into a rich family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Jillian never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Slave, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.