Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears long strands of emerald and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black fur is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Shadow was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. 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 is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bruz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Alberich and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Terse, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Adventurer does. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Adventurer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black opal (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Gifted from a young age, Eiravel studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).