Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her orange fur, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has a hunchback. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Charles's homeland. Charles decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 180 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. He has no hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents were killed by illithids in a raid when she was still a young child. The illithids captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ella never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mindartis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 80 pp.