Description: He wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 16. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears dull green sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the south to a Seamstress, Juliana learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Coral (120 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'8" and wears a white collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.