Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anverth grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).