Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

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 westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and black. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Naal liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Nutae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nutae was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Nim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Nim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of illithids 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Blue quartz (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.