Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she very much looks the part of a Adventurer. She wears her beige fur down. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Shivering was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small tan hat.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Tanner, Birel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears professional attire. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Nicor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a white collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her white hair is cut short. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Courier but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered white hat.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She has wavy silver hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Glassblower father left her crippled. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 pp.