Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Elegant hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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. Elegant fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2500 sp. Amethyst (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Ghaliver lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 140 gp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Alex was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 gnolls, the young Rurik began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. She is portly but not overly obese. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her ears are large.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (130 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.