Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Astar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Astar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Astar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20 pp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Ranala hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She found a children's book about a Gnome Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 sp. Citrine (80 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her crest is green and curly. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jheri grew up listening to her mother's many stories. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'2" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, 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 chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has black eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: Chem hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 90 gp.