Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Nyx was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Nyx abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Justin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south to a Map Maker, Justin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. During his travels, Kellen and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Kellen discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Kellen fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His brass crest is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pijjirik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a flapper bob. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Cask was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While he appears to be a normal Tabaxi, 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 90 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Ur-Edin was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats, and she perpetually has her club ready. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She got into the Tailor business at a young age. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Buckler.

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, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).