Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has dark red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Rimmon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has no crest. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Ruler, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Paela alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a green 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 4'1" when asserting himself. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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 several months after his mother was called into army service. One day when Fallond was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Fallond was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Jak was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'2" and prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Luthra was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. His bronze crest is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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 into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.