Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. His hair is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 20 pp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and to protect her home

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Keyleth was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Keyleth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1600 sp. Silver pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a green vest and prefers violet and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her gray fur is greasy and uncared for. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 340 gp.