Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

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 is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Farmer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a yellow vest and prefers green and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Iados took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'6". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).