Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Fabien was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears an entirely yellow suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After months of barely getting by, Enialis managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp).

Description: She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She carries a battered trident and tarnished sword as well. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Tordrid and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 sp.