Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He is physically well-built. His crest is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small island village. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Cask was born with her father's beautiful face. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 17000 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Ovak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Superior lock.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy rusty crest. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a hunchback. His rusty crest is still thick. He has red eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1600 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Skak was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.