Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and red. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Lance hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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 slaver, Ildrex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large black jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's in love; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Modean was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.