Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a white vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 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.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hugh embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Coral (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is short and white. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jezebeth will drive conversation. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Detective

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 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 wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is brown. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Donella was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears professional attire. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She 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. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Amber (160 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).