Description: This man usually wears his black robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: John lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is portly but not overly obese. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has violet eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" southern woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She sports blonde long hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Melissa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Masseuse, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp).