Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Raymond was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 80 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His fur is cut close to his head. His yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

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. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has white hair. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 sp. Coral (40 gp).