Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the east to a Scribe, Lucan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is content; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Mindartis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Conrad grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Conrad. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A 2'11" eastern man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. The war was a terrible time for her, and Tawna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear red tank tops with tan skirt. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Pennie is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pennie grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Doctor. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a red shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Verna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 330 gp.