Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the south to a Healer, Adelard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this eastern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Smoking hails from a village terrorized by giants. After coming to the age of reason, Smoking took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.