Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Kody and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Through the years after Lavinia was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Lavinia's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Baker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Callie hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Callie was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a blue shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Ahvain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Adran abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has slicked back brown hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp.