Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 pp. Amber (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 310 pp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His hair is short and blonde. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many illithids want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).