Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rathkran grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rathkran. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her golden hair is still thick. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Lia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Marigold lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Marigold was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).