Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Gunter is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gunter hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Gunter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Ovina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Ovina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 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: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Zaffrab never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Maegan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Coral (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has no hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Guard business.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Dentratha was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Slave Trader. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: He wears black trousers with green and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brass crest is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.