Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ûkshak is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ûkshak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ûkshak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his club with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His crest is rusty and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Hirrathak reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jade (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Navigator. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vlorn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Holy water.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Bagabug was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Bagabug alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Bagabug was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'8" and wears brown trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).