Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. During his travels, Shane and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Shane discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Shane fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Terse, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 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.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Delre was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rhogar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. When Rhogar reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Jet (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'4". He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is silver. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She carries a battered glaive and tarnished shortbow as well. She wears her brown hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.