Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His tied-back hair is blonde. He is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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. Taklinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His fur is beige and very short. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and maces. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.