Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His red crest is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Mugrunden is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Mugrunden abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and sais. She has no fur. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the west to a Stylist, Five learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Being a Stylist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 80 gp.