Description: 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 attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His black fur is unkempt and raggedy. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the east to a Bounty Hunter, Ethereal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Jocelyn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 190 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Theodoric was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Theodoric alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 gp.