Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His dark red hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Cimer was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has done his best to style his gray fur to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Koeth was born with his mother's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 sp. Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. His silver hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

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 skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west to a Servant, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. Bertram was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Bertram decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She carries a battered trident and tarnished greatsword as well. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. Her black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (16 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and she perpetually has her greatsword ready. Her purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 16. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has worked as a Barkeep like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: This western woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With wild blonde hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Willow will drive conversation. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 sp.