Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is auburn and curly. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is black and curly. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avelina grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Joan reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Sailor mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.