Description: He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Purban is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purban fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 pp. Amber (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tattered old clothes. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Gargax began to lead the lost caravan. He tends to his Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and tends to wear a large white jacket. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His rusty crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 gp.