Description: This late middle aged man wears brown trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This southern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is red and curly. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and swords. Her fur is yellow and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a Cook first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Patrick was born with his father's beautiful face. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp.