Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Ulblyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jelenneth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is auburn and very short. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Soveliss was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Priest. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Soveliss fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length gray fur. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Gale wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Gale was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He has worked as a Bowyer like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tan shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sculptor. 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 in the west to a Sculptor, Xanaphia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Shautha was born with her mother's beautiful face. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.