Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the south. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Einkil was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Performer. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Dain never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Bucklal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black opal (1400 gp).