Description: This tall, slender man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is still thick. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Lûgnak was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Persistence, Artistic. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears just a white suit. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is an amazing painter.

History: Marigold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 sp. Iolite (70 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Fallthra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Seamstress for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jet (160 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Vanchu was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Glassblower. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40000 cp. Eye agate (6 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He has purple hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Half-Plate.