Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Standing 6'6", this woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is black and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Purban grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Umpen was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown vest and prefers violet and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

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

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black crest is lengthy. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Priest arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has worked as a Priest like her mother before her.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished bastard sword as well. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alex was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 130 gp.