Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a brown scarf, marred by chocolates. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Vanuath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Vanuath took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large tan jacket and is in decent physical shape. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a Marshal, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and doesn't want to be a seamstress and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver crest is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Direcris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Direcris was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Direcris decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears grey trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his chestnut hair down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Barendd grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and carries longbows. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A 4'8" western woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has wavy black hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Syllin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available she will default to her sai and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. Black opal (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Tana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Tana lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.