Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on her torso, and carries lances. She has moderate length auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Barakas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Barakas has worked very hard to control his curse. 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. Barakas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west to a Adventurer, Guy learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theobald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a large white jacket. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and carries shortbows. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Bundrigo 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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears blue trousers with grey and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is silver and very short. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Beggar profession.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 210 gp.