Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Beiro alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: This man wears an entirely white suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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 inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Bloodstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears just a black suit. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Naal was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Naal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair is silver and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Aust was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on his left side, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp).