Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Hobart was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Hobart decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. During his travels, Hobart and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Hobart discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Hobart fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 4'1" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is red and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ilde was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Cartwright. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gynk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Alice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, marred by chocolates. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Scribe, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Doctor. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Doctor responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

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

Possessions: 100 sp. Jade (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears just a violet suit. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 190 gp.