Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely white suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Howard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a simple grey robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.