Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gardain was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, 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 Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Gardain abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Jet (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver crest is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. He struck the Assassin job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 sp. Black opal (700 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and shortspears. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length red hair. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Mella was born with her mother's beautiful face. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She tends to her Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Red spinel (60 gp).