Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. He has brown hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his father's many stories. Lance liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Guard. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a yellow collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Jacoba was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jacoba's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).