Description: He wears a black vest and prefers white and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and carries pickaxes. His crest is short and brass. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Azzakh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west to a Body Guard, Dain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Mortician mother left him crippled. He became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White opal (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jet (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Henry speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Henry abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by sweets. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Trey was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Trey's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Coral (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 38. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Neega hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears just a violet suit. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Meriele grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.