Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nogu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His hair is red and curly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the south to a Bather, Vrondiss learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

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

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Ulfgar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Senteq was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Senteq alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Bowyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is greedy

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 120 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his silver hair up. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is content; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp. Moss agate (7 gp).