Description: She wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. She wears her white hair down. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Shanairla was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears black trousers with white and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His purple hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ahrim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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. Ahrim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: He wears a tan costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Frouse was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 14000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.