Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a grey suit. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face is scarred and worn.

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. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. White opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses like a well dressed Fisher does. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She worked as a nervous Fisher and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp.