Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: He wears grey trousers with brown and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He found a children's book about a Human 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Hoshgrish learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: She wears a green top hat and green clothes. She is physically well-built. Her hair is white and very short. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Lerissa was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sculptor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His fur is short and white. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a white shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and grey pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Adam was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Adam's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Greedy, Insane, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 370 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with grey skirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'8" when asserting herself. Her gold crest is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Saphara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Stableman; and she's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).