Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Jet (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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. Laucian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Red garnet (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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 comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 pp.