Description: He stands about 6'7" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Akmen was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: She wears just a white suit. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and doesn't want to be a guard and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Performer profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a yellow shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Rich, Debt, Family. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 700 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Server does. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She has moderate length golden hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 260 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his bronze crest up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2200 sp. 2 Holy water.