Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sword, just in case. Her copper crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Tatyan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his father struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 170 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished shortbow as well. He has auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Rael's homeland. Rael decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His black fur is lengthy. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Through the years after Puyet was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Puyet's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her grey robe and has her lance always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Susannah grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Susannah 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp.