Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a violet vest and prefers grey and yellow shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Namfoodle is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 20 pp. Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She is dressed in an above average manner. Her gold crest is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Adelard was born with his mother's beautiful face. After coming to the age of reason, Adelard took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lagazi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears professional attire. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 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 was born in a small forest village. Adran liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp. Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's in love

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).