Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Einkil will drive conversation. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 390 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bhevek fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 cp. Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a violet collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Spy, his father struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Sensitive, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears his black hair down. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length dark red hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Kali was born with her mother's beautiful face. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying east to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.