Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Ella was taken on many hunting expeditions. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently the stress of being a Herbalist has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

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 auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Diesa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 22. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Percival studied abroad. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and very much looks the part of a Mercenary. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Junk Dealer again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has wavy silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Rose (60 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ekemon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ekemon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Miller kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 70000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Being a Jeweler kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).