Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Vrondiss lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Marigold was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his grey robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Gunter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Healer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a large green jacket. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. After a long history of fighting, Verin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Born in the south to a Scribe, Jo learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 gp. Jade (60 gp).