Description: Standing 5'10", this man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gnarsh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. 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 acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Hugh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'3" and prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is brown. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.