Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

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. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Erdan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Erdan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Hadarai was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 sp. White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Oloric was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 sp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He married young, but lost his spouse to illithids. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Griselda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Griselda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.