Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy black hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Halimath lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Halimath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She got into the Bounty Hunter business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and brown tie. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Ralf began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is blonde. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great joy in being the best Carter in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this western man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Faran is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sculptor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert, Pacifist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.