Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a white scarf. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: John was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and black robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Arnold alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Herleva was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Expand her business; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.