Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. After a long history of fighting, Siffress and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

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

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Jabbie is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When Helja reached her early adolescence her Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helja fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: Susannah hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 14000 cp.