Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 sp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gorga studied abroad. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 330 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Paymon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Fletcher, who enjoyed hunting, Paymon was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20 pp. Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her orange fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. River took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Breastplate.