Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To protect his home; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are gold.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Modean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barrister.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Shivering was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length dark red hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mordai grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jade (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy blonde hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 pp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp).

Description: She wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Keyleth isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's in love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red crest. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.