Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries a battered club and tarnished nunchaku as well. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Iados will drive conversation. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Beggar. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After a long history of fighting, Dazzazn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Roofer mother left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his black fur in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the south. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and tabaxi compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Ruler uniform. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Tailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Recently the stress of being a Ruler has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.