Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her crest is blue and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. One day when Ruloth was young, her father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly her father dropped to the ground dead. Her father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Ruloth was heart-stricken from the event, and her mother started working long hours to provde for them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, white shirt, and black tie. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. He has copper eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Tricking hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the east to a Armorer, Havilar learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aelar 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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Aelar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.