Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in an above average manner. She sports black long hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Traulam was born with her mother's beautiful face. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He is physically well-built. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his father struggled to pay the bills. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 cp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a green scarf. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he would like to get married and retire

Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.