Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heward hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Heward was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Heward's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. 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 hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Adelard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His hair is golden and very short. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Richard studied abroad. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Richard has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers brown and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and carries sais. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gilbert was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. After coming to the age of reason, Gilbert took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.