Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has silver hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in pickaxe use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this eastern man dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. His brown hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He wears his golden hair up. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spy but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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: He was born in a small plains village. He found a children's book about a Human Ranger 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished falchion as well. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Balimaar was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).