Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Merla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp).

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Orsik does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Orsik reached his early adolescence his Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She sports auburn long hair. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nikki studied abroad. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gadreel was born the youngest of three triplets. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His purple hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Ghesh hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ghesh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Amber (40 gp).