Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She has no hair. She has silver eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jet (130 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a green small hat and green clothes. His hair is blue and curly. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to be a bowyer again

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Jocelyn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Miner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'1" and is typically in his Fortune-teller uniform. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has worked as a Fortune-teller like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Tana was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 22000 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Lance was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Lance decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 cp.