Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with yellow slacks. His brown hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of a Beggar, who enjoyed hunting, Zook was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. Her hair is red and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dyer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.