Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and silver. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Watson was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has silver hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 80 gp. Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries scythes. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. A true patriot, Erky would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Erky 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely red suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is physically well-built. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with red slacks. She keeps her yellow fur in a flapper bob. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She tends to her Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her falchion. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is black and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: This woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After months of barely getting by, Marigold managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Hourglass.