Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her sai. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 sp. Onyx (30 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her purple hair is singed and shortened. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Born to a Interpreter, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His scarlet crest is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Zedaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Through the years after Zedaar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Zedaar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries a battered bow and tarnished lance as well. Her head has been shaved. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aerdeth was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Locksmith. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this woman wears professional attire. With wild auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She got into the Painter business at a young age. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Painter. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses like a well dressed Ruler does. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. A true patriot, Susannah would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished hammer as well. His crest is blue and curly. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kriv fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length brass crest. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Sage father left him crippled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 cp.