Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is short and blonde. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this western woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is red and curly. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When Ishte reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 sp. Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has no hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and carries monstrous two handed axes. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black fur. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 sp. Zircon (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 cp.