Description: This man is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Eiravel grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Elf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Orianna's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Orianna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 3'7", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Frouse hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to protect his home

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Veit will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 340 gp.