Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Architect and was forced into it by his family; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has slicked back golden hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is an amazing painter.

History: Mardred was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. After coming to the age of reason, Mardred took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mardred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 17000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Ashgarn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fisher. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ashgarn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a white coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Myria isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Myria was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Myria took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the west. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.