Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Lance 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. Lance decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Fortune-teller, but she got bored and became a Glassblower. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Glassblower for hire.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her silver hair is well kept. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Nedda was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nedda's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Rieta was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rieta's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fancy red suit. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pikar will drive conversation. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is an epitome of beauty. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a scythe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses like a well dressed Navigator does. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Navigator who has hired him part-time. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Navigator 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Actor; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'4". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Cockaby reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Everburning torch.