Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the south to a Engraver, Ernest learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Human compassion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Amber (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Alex speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is red and very short. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Anthony enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His tied-back hair is auburn. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Reynard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.