Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his mother, 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's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is auburn and very short. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. The war was a terrible time for him, and Folgûm does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Folgûm alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Folgûm was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has wavy auburn hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Paela 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. One day when Fallond was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Fallond was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Jak was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.