Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the east to a Tanner, Purson learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair is cut short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her silver hair up. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear flannel. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 160 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses like a well dressed Shoemaker does. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Ielenia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her shield. She has wavy golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Agatha will drive conversation. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Butcher. 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. Agatha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished scythe as well. She keeps her red crest in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Harann speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.