Description: This man is very fat, and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Qemuel grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Qemuel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her black hair is cut short. She has green eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but she was a colossal failure. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 sp. Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Jacoba was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has worked as a Mercenary like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'1". He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has wavy black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south to a Bounty Hunter, Gormogord learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 3 Antitoxin.