Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His gray fur is braided into rings. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Art grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is red and curly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ortegar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ortegar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Golden pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'7", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He has chestnut hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.