Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length red hair. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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, Cressel is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a engraver again

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1800 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamuz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has no fur. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. 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: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Jak is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.