Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

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

Possessions: 60 gp.

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 wearing a long, black cloak. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has red eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Quarethon is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Quarethon was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She wears just a white suit, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. Her silver hair is still thick. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Merla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and carries maces. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. 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. Biri fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the west to a Dilettante, Engong learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Engong alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this southern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His golden hair is still thick. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Henry and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His hair is blonde and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Hugh was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shipwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He is physically well-built. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of a Layabout, who enjoyed hunting, Traki was taken on many hunting expeditions. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10 pp. 2 Acid flasks.