Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. His lavender fur is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Fragrant was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Fragrant abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries a battered club and tarnished whip as well. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his youth he was a Scribe, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Silent lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is greedy

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 210 pp. Jet (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Thorin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Dilettante, Thorin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Dilettante job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.