Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zaffrab fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'1". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Guard business.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Hecat took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears blue trousers with grey and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in a small island village. Orryn was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Brakka isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gimurt was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a green collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a great chef.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.