Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a fancy black dress. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Semyaza was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When Aura reached her early adolescence her Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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).