Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Bonds: Guardian, In love, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He has moderate length white hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Raymond embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raymond was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His hair is short and black. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Erdan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 27000 cp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Carrie hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When Carrie reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and to pay off his debts

Bonds: Enemies, Family, Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. Zircon (70 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Howard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Howard took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Howard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.