Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Nordak took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Theriatis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His brown fur is singed and shortened. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balimaar studied abroad. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'0" eastern woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. 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 sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a bastard sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Flogg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Flogg was taken on many hunting expeditions. Flogg liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with tan slacks. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Joan and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is physically well-built. His scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Mugrunden was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She wears her cinnamon fur down. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork manacles.