Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Conrad was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Emerald (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Randal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.