Description: This western man wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Gardain 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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the west. Gardain was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 14000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Amber (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He wears his brown hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mayor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 pp. Rose (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she usually wears her pastel robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder, and is pretty ugly. She has dyed her greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and Therai does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Therai 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, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rose (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a Beggar, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Seamstress. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and balancing his hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp).