Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. Azza is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Azza was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Bonds: Slave, Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Soapmaker, but she was a colossal failure. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30 gp. Citrine (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with yellow slacks. Her white hair is cut short. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born in a small forest village. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the south. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barber. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 60 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black fur is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fragrant grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'8". He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 Elf in existence. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.