Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Merihim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a green shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blue hair is still thick. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 13000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her green crest, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His white hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Paggen was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears professional attire. His golden hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Osco was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Fonkin reached his early adolescence his Gnome father 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1400 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jade (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Thiala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Assassin and was forced into it by her family; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).