Description: He has a missing right arm. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears just a white suit. Her red hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, marred by beers. She has golden hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Banker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Coral (90 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue.

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

History: He was born in a small forest village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is typically in his Adventurer uniform. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Peren is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Cook, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'5" southern man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He is physically well-built. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peter studied abroad. A freak accident while working with his Shipwright mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.