Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears professional attire. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the east to a Tanner, Efferil learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Jade (160 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).