Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a trident on his belt. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Norsko's homeland. Norsko decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norsko fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has shaved his head bald. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dustin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur is white and curly. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Tree lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (11 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is black and curly. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to protect his home

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Military, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1800 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amber (70 gp).

Description: She wears just a yellow suit. She carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished greataxe as well. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Seamstress for the past few years.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). White opal (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Morg was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Morg was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. With wild blonde hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Traulam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Engraver. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).