Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tan tunic with pastel highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his blonde hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Thervan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small black clips. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. 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 to a pair of adventurers, Sutha grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His green crest is long and unkept. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Valorean took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Valorean was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and pastel tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. 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 is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished sickle as well. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Gilthur would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, 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. Gilthur 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 he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Delre was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. Her yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She 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: Detective

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. After a long history of fighting, Ubada and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 130 gp.