Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has beige fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: River 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. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Frouse wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frouse grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. During his travels, Frouse and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Frouse discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Frouse fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 30 pp. Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Syllin studied abroad. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'4" and wears just a grey suit. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the west to a Mortician, Harbek learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, black shirt, and yellow tie. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1500 sp.