Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manea embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her brown hair is still thick. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has worked as a Gardener like her mother before her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Malachite (7 gp).

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Gardain was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a great chef.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 370 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Rose (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in scimitar use. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears her white hair up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Oriel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Shipwright, but she got bored and became a Banker. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp.