Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is cut close to his head. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (500 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is short and blonde. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Varis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by giants. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Family, Enemies, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.