Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has golden hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is braided into rings. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He has moderate length black hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Trey isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Trey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. He has blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Alex was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Theodoric alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.