Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He is baby faced.

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

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ûkshak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ûkshak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her beige fur down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Amber (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 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.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants, and carries nunchakus. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vadania fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (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). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Shava reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Glassblower and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp).