Description: A 5'3" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the north. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the north to a Brewer, Geoffrey learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Geoffrey abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Trey was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 70 pp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Helen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Helen was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp).