Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her white hair up. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Markosian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Markosian took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is still thick. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: Justin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: In love, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His yellow fur is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a green broad hat and green clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his white hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Jet (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Dilettante does. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Ellywick was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Ellywick abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).