Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for him, and Baern does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his blonde hair up. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of whips, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A freak accident while working with his Animal Trainer mother left him crippled. 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. Roondar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and he perpetually has his trident ready. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries with her a set of flails on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Robbie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, yellow cloak. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Lamlis was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Thiala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She dresses like a well dressed Painter does. Her fur is yellow and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shifting was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 14000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).