Description: An older man who has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Dreali never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Silaqui grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Tawar was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has achieved small success as a Laborer.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his blonde hair up. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for him, and Latbag does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is silver and very short. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Traulam is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 east. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has slicked back silver hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Euphemia will drive conversation. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the east to a Spy, Euphemia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Hunter, but she got bored and became a Spy. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears just a brown suit. She is physically well-built. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ovina grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp.