Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Patrick lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Bertram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is short and white. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving John alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. John was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'3" northern man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gomory's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the north. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

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, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.