Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small island village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 island due to the painful memories there. Gorbundus took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her red crest in a flapper bob. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Phann grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 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: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has wavy lavender fur. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady copper eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Quick hails from a village terrorized by brigands. At a young age her father died while driving off some brigands. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in longsword use. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Quick was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Everard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who dresses like a well dressed Knight does, she is not a threatening figure. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Ekk lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and balancing her hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with grey pants. His hair is blonde and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 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 (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.