Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has wavy auburn hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Kothûg hails from a village terrorized by drow. Kothûg was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sellsword. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Peridot (50 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Calcitro never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, In love, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her gray fur is still thick. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: River speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, River and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this western woman wears professional attire. With bright auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She wears her golden hair down. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.