Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Lilli's homeland. Lilli decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lilli fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has red fur. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Priest, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her longbow, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Georgina never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and tan tie, and carries shields. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mary was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 390 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Damien studied abroad. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. 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 a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict, Racist. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 sp. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Holy water. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ulfgar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.