Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many drow want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: Standing 6'4", this woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her brass crest is singed and shortened. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Chem hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chem grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Locksmith like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Hoshû was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'9" southern man, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Vassago alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Ethereal hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Ethereal was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ethereal decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10 pp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His copper crest, when down, is lengthy. 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 eccentric. Rathkran is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the south. Rathkran was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Barber. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barber and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.