Description: A 5'11" eastern woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her gray fur is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: Shadow is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Shadow abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Assassin; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jet (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Coral (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His copper crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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, Quarethon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his scarlet crest down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bharash studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Farmer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He carries a battered spear and tarnished flail as well. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorpe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern woman wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Blossom took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Malachite (5 gp).