Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Ishte was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He prefers to wear flannel, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A freak accident while working with his Architect father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Halander fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears skinny pants and wears a green and white robe with the hood down. He wears his scarlet crest up. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ildrex is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her orange fur in a flapper bob. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Edge was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ahvain embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.