Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a hunchback. He has brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Zook was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zook fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Norman grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Norman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His fur is short and cinnamon. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Masseuse uniform. His white hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Amnon was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Masseuse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A true patriot, Tricking would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Military, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 pp.