Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Hoshgrish was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Hoshgrish was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Hoshgrish's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His hair is short and golden. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Vondal was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Vondal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. 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. Korfel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Moss agate (15 gp).