Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his black hair down. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Arannis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Karash liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Jet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is black and very short. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Shaena is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her tied-back hair is black. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Vondal learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He tends to his Knight job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'11". She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. Her beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'0" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Dworic and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 90000 cp. Azurite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She has wavy black hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a violet scarf, and carries shields. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Oppleby 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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oppleby fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.