Description: This man stands a little under 6'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and violet tie. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Skak grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sard (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Tanner, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His white hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Quarion was born with his mother's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Curran was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, 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 Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cartwright. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is short and silver. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'8". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Crampernap hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. She has no hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Rohesia was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her whip with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is physically well-built. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.