Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her gold crest is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Addict, Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his white fur in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sage. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ekk took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of emerald and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown fur is braided into rings. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is blue and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is obsessed with her god.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Armara was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).