Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1400 pp. Hematite (15 gp). White opal (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his youth he was a Body Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is lengthy. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Howard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jade (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Coral (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Doctor but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Heather alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 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.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'6" when asserting herself. Her black crest is lengthy. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of a Tailor, who enjoyed hunting, Furrele was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Purban lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).