Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Erevan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Erevan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Erevan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Erevan. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green 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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

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

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 raised in a desert tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He uses divination through singing.

History: Aramil hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears just a black suit. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Soveliss was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp.