Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gruk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and a wedding ring on her left hand. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Painter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears just a white suit. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jade (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oolah isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 70 gp.