Description: A 3'3" western man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is still thick. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a grey collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. She wears her brown hair up. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugolina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Hematite (13 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Althaea's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears professional attire. She has moderate length brown hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: An older woman who has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Barkeep.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 sp.