Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 60 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his black robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Euron was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She hates Dwarves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A freak accident while working with her Shepherd father left her crippled. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 5'0" southern woman, she is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 330 gp.