Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gardain grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Azurite (12 gp). White opal (500 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is content; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Gûndza began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 240 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'8". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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. He became a Bowyer soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.