Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered mace and tarnished spear as well. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Theriatis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Theriatis was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Liftrasa grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her parents enrolled her in a Ranger school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.