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 no hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a white collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 sp. Tourmaline (40 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This southern woman tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her yellow fur in a flapper bob. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. After a long history of fighting, Justin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Through the years after Shane was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shane's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and violet pants. He carries a battered lance and tarnished shield as well. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the west. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ghesh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy auburn hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Alston liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has blue hair. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Jeweler, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 130 gp.