Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered sai and tarnished shield as well. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Amber (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his yellow fur up. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a colorful flower in her silver crest. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raiann grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a pastel shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Great alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Great was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Dalaba is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dalaba studied abroad. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Jet (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vlorn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vlorn grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (700 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. 1 Minor magic item.