Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Bûth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Vaina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears professional attire. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Dharg was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 sp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The war was a terrible time for him, and Jak does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 130 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Herleva managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his brown fur to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and curly. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Violet garnet (200 gp).