Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a white coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Hoshû 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spy responsibilities is difficult; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.