Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. He has red eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Coral (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'11". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. 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. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jet (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and yellow pants. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His hair is auburn and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the south. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. 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. Simon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1100 pp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Baelitae was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He is physically well-built. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Gilkass speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Gilkass learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp).