Description: He wears professional attire. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. 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 is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the south. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern woman wears a blue collared shirt and violet skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She has amber eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ilanis does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes brigands are coming to abduct people. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She got into the Miller business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently the stress of being a Miller has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a white collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Akmen was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Herbalist, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She wears her auburn hair up. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 born on a small isolated farm. Her childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but she was a colossal failure. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 2 Smokesticks.