Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gilthur was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Nirgel was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nirgel decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 cp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Rendar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. With bright white hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a black coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His crest is cut close to his head. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Blacksmith. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a brown collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her green crest, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Megren would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mortician for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

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

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.