Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. 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. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Sarai will drive conversation. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Many illithids want her driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is portly but not overly obese. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriel grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His blue crest is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sculptor. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears her black hair up. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Akta abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 50 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, marred by beers. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.