Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp. Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is blonde and very short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Aerdeth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aerdeth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is wearing a long, tan cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Traki was born the youngest of three triplets. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Caeldrim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 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.