Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Bernard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter. Her golden hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, In love, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 sp. Malachite (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Hamil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Malachite (8 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Brottor abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her silver hair is well kept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dariff embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Dariff was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Dariff's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp. Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'7". She very much looks the part of a Sailor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Arha 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: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 sp.