Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. Her white fur is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Cask was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting illithids, the young Cask began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp).

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Stableman. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has red fur. Her copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has wavy blue hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mamnen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Baggi was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Terse, Addict, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and white tie. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tawar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Rolf has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Kristryd is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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, Kristryd grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.