Description: He is a husky man, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He has no fur. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Zircon (30 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Tippletoe is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tippletoe was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A 5'2" northern man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and grey tie. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a Farmer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her bronze crest is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 wants to get laid.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dalgal grew up listening to his father's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.