Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Arnold was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern man wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Carrie abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Anbera speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anbera grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'11" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 sp. Onyx (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Coral (120 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears professional attire. Her crest is short and copper. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Hunter was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Bowyer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 90 gp. 4 Smokesticks.