Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her brass crest is still thick. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, tan shirt, and black tie. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has done his best to style his white fur to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 cp. Malachite (13 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, Nordak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants revenge against illithids

Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red spinel (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished sword as well. He wears his auburn hair up. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered yellow hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Chad is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 cp. Jade (120 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood, marred by chocolates. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Joan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Joan never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born in the north to a Mason, Ella learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Simple lock.