Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears long strands of aquamarine and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Portia will drive conversation. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She found a children's book about a Halfling Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Her hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Jade (70 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black opal (1600 gp).