Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy lavender fur. He has a tattooed face.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Cloud was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Banker. He's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a red costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and chestnut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a kukri on her belt. Her black hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His cinnamon fur is greasy and uncared for. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his blue hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, brown shirt, and black tie. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 south. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 80 gp.