Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and chestnut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Chad was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Bonds: Job, Slave, Family, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Rolf was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rolf's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He usually wears his violet robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished hammer as well. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Star ruby (600 gp).