Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, black cloak. She keeps her purple hair in a flapper bob. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Military, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and tan tie. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a violet shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and red pants. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Tiaathque wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tiaathque grew up listening to her father's many stories. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with violet slacks. His gray fur is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Three will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 15000 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Sard (70 gp).