Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Merchant uniform. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by illithids. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a red small hat and red clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Kipper was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Kipper was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Crown-heir. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries longbows. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After months of barely getting by, Torinn managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Silk rope. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He wears a red collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His hair is short and black. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 50 pp.