Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. 4 Acid flasks. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Thunderstones.