Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heward was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a hunchback. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 works hard and plays hard.

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

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright pastel dresses and hats. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Miner and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.