Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 71. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ratanák hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gimble was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, 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 Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He tends to his Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and balancing his hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Butcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Poor, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Azurite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is physically well-built. With wild silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 71. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 pp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jade (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.