Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a blue top hat and blue clothes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp).

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 wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.