Description: A man of a pale complexion, he very much looks the part of a Apothecary. His golden hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Apothecary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the north. Ar-Gul was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shoemaker. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ar-Gul was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is an amazing painter.

History: Arjhan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Arjhan took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Brewer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bricklayer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Driindar was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Driindar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.