Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. He wears his white hair up. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 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: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she likes to wear grey tank tops with yellow skirt. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has gray eyes.

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

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Adventurer father left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 340 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears his silver hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 40 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is silver and very short. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

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. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miller for hire.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and brown tie. Her fur is cinnamon, silky, and of moderate length. Her yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Smoking lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her gold crest is greasy and uncared for. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Antrara will drive conversation. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Healer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Erevan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.