Description: This man wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 sp. Peridot (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Erdan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Erdan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a red feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Hadarai was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 sp. White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Oloric was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 sp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He married young, but lost his spouse to illithids. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Griselda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Griselda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is typically in his Adventurer uniform. His yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a red feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aura will drive conversation. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" 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. Her yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the south to a Server, Cask learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 350 gp.