Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Fargas was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and very short. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Hoshgrish was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but he was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Hoshgrish and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy orange fur. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flame grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Zunn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 320 gp. Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: She wears a blue collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 sp. Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Glassblower. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born in the west to a Glassblower, Kipper learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Glassblower. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Igden hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Igden abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Mercenary. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and scythes. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gillyd isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Roofer, who enjoyed hunting, Gillyd was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.