Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is silver and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Coral (130 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the south. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting orcs, the young Thamior began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 270 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top yellow hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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. Erdan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 18000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.