Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

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, Arannis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When Arannis reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jet (90 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Amber (90 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her brown hair down. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: A 5'0" eastern woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length brown fur. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cask grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a large grey jacket. She sports golden long hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ahlyssa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'5", this woman wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. She wears her auburn hair down. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Numba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: She stands about 3'4" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Nissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Nissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has worked as a Carter like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Tawar was taken on many hunting expeditions. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). White opal (1100 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.