Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sai on his belt. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aldous's homeland. Aldous decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has slicked back black hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Herleva speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. White opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Anthony is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Anthony was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.