Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His golden hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age his mother died while driving off some drow. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in flail use. After a long history of fighting, Qualen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her white fur is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his auburn hair down. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Glassblower, Fivin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp. Zircon (40 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: Henry was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries a battered lance and tarnished shield as well. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has slicked back golden hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Tailor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Tailor for the past few years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Star rose quartz (70 gp).