Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamuz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His tied-back hair is brown. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Warryn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has worked as a Fletcher like his mother before him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tattered old clothes. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gillyd grew up listening to her father's many stories. Gillyd abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amber (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harvest studied abroad. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Armara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Server, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anverth embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).