Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is auburn and very short. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Marigold was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Merchant. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sailor. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Claira grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She tends to her Sailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Armorer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Pikar was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Pikar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears just a tan suit. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's in love

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Pink pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).