Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has no hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Erias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 pp. Amethyst (110 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

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 all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. Her gray fur is still thick. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She uses divination through singing.

History: Spear was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frug 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a white armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Feng was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 1200 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears professional attire. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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: She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished morningstar as well. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ellyjoybell isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Ellyjoybell was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Major magic item.