Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 90 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Revenge.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Jane wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

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 was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her black hair is lengthy. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Vadania was born the youngest of three triplets. Vadania abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned male dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Bellfounder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 70 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He is physically well-built. His green crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Dyer profession.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 4. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jabbie grew up listening to his father's many stories. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Jabbie has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 cp.