Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and carries greataxes. His beige fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Silent fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 350 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Rosalind liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Performer

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

Possessions: 120 gp. Amber (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. She has green eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down, and carries scimitars. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Peter enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Peter was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aelar will drive conversation. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She carries with her a set of shortspears, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has slicked back black hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. He has gray fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Born to a Healer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.