Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. His hair is short and blonde. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Nicholas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3200 gp. Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears yellow trousers with green and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Emmeline was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Emmeline was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Emmeline's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his black robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy gold crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).