Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Apothecary, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 pp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries a battered sickle and tarnished rapier as well. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She 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, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Quelenna was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 2'9", this woman wears dull white sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 87. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Trym was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: She wears bulky black painted plate armor. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He wears his silver hair up. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Barber. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).