Description: This malnourished man wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in the south to a Doctor, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He struck the Doctor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Red spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Agnes is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Agnes hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has slicked back golden hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).