Description: Runty and weak-looking, he usually wears his blue robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the north to a Engraver, Nicholas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 25000 sp. Red garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Masseuse business.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears just a brown suit. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

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. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (60 gp).