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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Werydd liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan skirt. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Thiala was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He keeps his rusty crest in a pixie cut. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Slave, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Kathra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Ekemon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Actor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has red hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Taklinn grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Taklinn. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Azdûsh was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 pp. Rose (30 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.