Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thomas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Gunter is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: He was born into a rich family. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (7 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His brown hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his father's many stories. Gerald 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.