Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Kody was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Kody alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Kody was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 63. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Gennal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Gennal was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 sp. Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Astar was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this southern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp.