Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Shivering is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is an epitome of beauty. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jarana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Harvest was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 tends to his Farmer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to be a ruler again

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Jebeddo was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Glassblower; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2800 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Don was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.