Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 90 pp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her crest is gold and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Zykroff was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a red and white robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her green robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 190 gp.