Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, marred by teas. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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: He wants revenge against illithids; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Barendd was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barendd was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His crest is blue and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and carries morningstars. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 gp.