Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a violet coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Robert is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Robert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp. Hematite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Masseuse but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, marred by chocolates. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Naivara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Ratak was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: This northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith 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 spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 320 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Guard business at a young age. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this eastern man usually wears his white robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.