Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Paelias lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vaina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a great chef.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a brown deerstalker hat and brown clothes. His hair is short and white. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a pastel vest and prefers black and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brown fur is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Nimble wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1900 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: This western woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's in love.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2100 gp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His dark red hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Actor, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Bonds: Nature, Military, Religious, Job, Debt. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2800 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arha isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arha grew up listening to her father's many stories. Arha 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2500 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.