Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He is an epitome of beauty. His tied-back hair is blonde. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp. Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears white trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He is a Bounty Hunter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He got into the Bounty Hunter business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Through the years after Mamnen was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Mamnen's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 gp. Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 Performer. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'10" and has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 cp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black top hat and black clothes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and tridents. She has moderate length bronze crest. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Jezean liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 33. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Reeza liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp.