Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her white crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Doudra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Shamil hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Coral (130 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Glassblower for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Corkitron lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 10000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor, and carries quarterstaffs. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dadalan studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Dadalan took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Coral (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Koeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Koeth took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).