Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Heward has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: She wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Cook. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a hunchback. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.