Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3100 gp. Citrine (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His black hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Varis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Amethyst (130 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Wobbles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Wobbles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants. His red hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spy but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).