Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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 disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Lûga 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 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 to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gomory was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Gomory abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her yellow fur in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but she was a colossal failure. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She sports a flattop crest cut. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his glaive ready. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Azurite (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gimûb was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: To be a Mortician again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 sp.