Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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. Darrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She sports silver long hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Assassin uniform. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears just a blue suit. Her tied-back hair is brown. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Mara abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her crest is short and silver. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Meriele learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Meriele never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 25000 cp.

Description: This southern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Citrine (20 gp).