Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is braided into rings. This white eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Purah has worked very hard to control her curse. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Emotional. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: White pearl (130 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'8" and wears just a green suit. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has blue hair. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Orianna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Kilvar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and sickles. He has silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Corkitron grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Corkitron. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a red coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has blue eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Callie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 cp. Malachite (11 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a longsword on her belt. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Delre and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 2 Smokesticks.