Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 35000 sp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has moderate length golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the west to a Gardener, Everard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Silver ewer (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Unemployed. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Jeweler; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and white pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is short and auburn. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).