Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 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.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and his gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Borun is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

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

Possessions: 20000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Raer 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 is obsessed with his god.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Raer reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Mâku speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Sage father left him crippled. During his travels, Mâku and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mâku discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mâku fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amber (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'4". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. She has done her best to style her purple hair to look like a famous performer. 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 is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She tends to her Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Spy again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: An older man who wears blue trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his brown hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a large black jacket. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Astaro reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Engraver. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.