Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longbow on his belt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a brown scarf, she is not a threatening figure. Her red fur is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp).