Description: A 5'1" northern man, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 270 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red crest is matted, messy, and big. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ildrex will drive conversation. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ildrex abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is still thick. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 sp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of a Marshal, who enjoyed hunting, Alex was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.