Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has wavy golden hair. 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 is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mord was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Mord liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She is portly but not overly obese. Her beige fur is heavily combed to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this western man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Randal studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 16000 cp. Carnelian (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp).