Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 crossbow.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is long and unkept. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Mindartis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Peren was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.