Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Himo is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Himo 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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 born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has worked as a Baker like his father before him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Baelitae took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'10" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rosalind studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Fivin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a long, green cloak. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barkeep profession.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a simple pastel robe with red stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her brown fur. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and carries sais. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Volen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theobald's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theobald grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.