Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His crest is blue and very short. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her beige fur down. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Interpreter profession.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: Born in the south to a Actor, Emeny learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Emeny and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but he was a colossal failure. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A 3'9" southern woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright blonde hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Yurgunn was born with her father's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Good lock.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her first spouse was a Sage, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Weaver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Kansif was born with her mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Kansif was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kansif's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Jet (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.