Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Erky alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his right side, he is not a threatening figure. His white crest is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His golden hair is cut short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and many drow want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are gold.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Simple lock.