Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2600 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Terse, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadarai grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 170 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is still thick. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Fivin hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull black sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Eiravel and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp).