Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Aelar was born the youngest of three triplets. One day when Aelar 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. Aelar was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 18000 cp. Moss agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His silver hair is cut short. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has red hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting illithids, the young Ranala began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Ranala was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 42. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Nicholas took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and revenge

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 cp.