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. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Alston wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alston studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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. Alston fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 gp. Coral (130 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Tanglar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Servant profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Junk Dealer. He has worked as a Junk Dealer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Junk Dealer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Valanthe took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

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

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Nora speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. She has green eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Helja enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).