Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Umpen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this southern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and blue tie. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Interpreter born in the past three hundred years. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: Standing 6'10", this man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Kipper was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kipper decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: A deep hatred of illithids; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.