Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 in a small desert village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Hugh took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Hugh never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fortune-teller. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.