Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Cecily was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Thomas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Thomas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to protect his home

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Sarah enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Sarah took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She bought a shortbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 2 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.