Description: This light-skinned male wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is still thick. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. A true patriot, Thorin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thorin studied abroad. Thorin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Servant arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Faral was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She usually wears her brown robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Glassblower profession.

History: Anne was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peren grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His hair is red and curly. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Kilvar was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mercenary. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Amethyst (60 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags.