Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Ashgarn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Cartwright, Ashgarn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Zogdûsh is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her white hair is cut short. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Ellywick is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 15000 sp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Citrine (80 gp).