Description: He stands about 5'11" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Merihim will drive conversation. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears black trousers with white and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has styled her silver crest well, parting it to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Pyxrin was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His gray fur is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: Art 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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eridred's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the east to a Mayor, Eridred learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has slicked back black hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. A true patriot, Marigold would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 250 gp. 4 Thunderstones.