Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. His blue hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a great chef.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (160 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'0" eastern woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her whip with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Vani 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. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Vani took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 15000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). White opal (800 gp). Jet (130 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has no hair. She has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Performer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His purple hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Marbas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman usually wears her brown robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white fur, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shifting was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is white and very short. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.