Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy green dress, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Oriel was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His red hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.