Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, red shirt, and grey tie. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is physically well-built. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. After coming to the age of reason, Efferil took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder, and carries sais. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Carrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; 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: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vanuath isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vanuath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (70 gp).