Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thervan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Thervan was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thervan's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Obsidian (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, grey cloak. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Cartwright, but he got bored and became a Hunter. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Burgell hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is golden. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Ploughman. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Frug hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Ralf was born with his father's beautiful face. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ralf never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Maiathah's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.