Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blue and curly. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. 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: To end his boredom; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Terse, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears skinny pants and wears a black and violet robe with the hood down. His brass crest is heavily combed to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red garnet (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak, and carries bastard swords. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Miner, her father struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and balancing her hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries glaives. He wears his golden hair down. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ghâm will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 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 (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a violet shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aline will drive conversation. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Aline was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Aline was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Emerald (1000 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.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jade (110 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).