Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his father's many stories. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 3 Smokesticks. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is lengthy. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears green trousers with black and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north to a Shipwright, Kody learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the north. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.