Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His auburn hair is long and unkept. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shepherd. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gunter's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Gunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Solomon liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His head has been shaved. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 14000 cp.