Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His brown hair is still thick. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kipper does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). White opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Coral (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Arnold was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nykkan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nykkan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His blue hair is long and unkept. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Oriax has worked very hard to control his curse. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and she perpetually has her greataxe ready. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp).