Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: Ethereal is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ethereal was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bricklayer. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Ethereal was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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 Guard, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, marred by chocolates. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Scribe business.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blonde hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: White pearl (120 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She 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. She has brown hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theirastra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this western man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears professional attire. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Bree lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has achieved small success as a Dyer.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).