Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 6'10" western man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Emerald is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Server hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with white slacks. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Vonbin took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Karg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is short and silver. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Mason, Garl learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. He became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gruk will drive conversation. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 160 gp.